Preserving and communicating the history
  of Cook County since 1924


  Cook County Historical Society



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                                                                                                           Mayhew Hotel -- c 1890


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PO BOX 1293
8 South Broadway
Grand Marais, Minnesota

218.387.2883


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A CONTEST
What In History Is It?

Mystery 1  mystery 2

The contest has ended.

Thank you to everyone for all the fun guesses!
Our contest judges have gone through all the answers and determined the winners.

The first prize winner is Kathie Swader of Grand Portage. She will recieve a copy of the book "A Taste of the Gunflint Trail."

The second prize winner is Clark Bloomquist. He wil recieve a copy of the book "The History of Coast Guard Point."

Mystery Item # 1 is an old letter holder.

Mystery Item # 2 is still a mystery to us.

--------------- The original contest is below ---------------

We found a few mystery items at the old county jail.
Take a look below and tell us what you think.

First prize is the book "A Taste of the Gunflint Trail."
Second prize is the book "The History of Coast Guard Point."

Entries were due by Monday March 1st, 2010.
You can also submit your guess by emailing us at
history@boreal.org or by calling 218.387.2883
and leaving a message with your name and address.

Good Luck!


Mystery Item #1
mystery 1
What's Your Guess?

 


Mystery Item #2
( measures 4-3/4 x 10-1/2 x 11 inches w x h x d )
mystery 2
What's Your Guess - Still Taking Guesses (no prizes)

Your Contact Information:
Name: (required)
Email: (optional)
Telephone: (optional)


You can also send us your guess by email or calling.

Email: history@boreal.org
Call: 218.387.2883


Contact Us:

Phone: 218.387.2883
Email: history@boreal.org

Cook County Historical Society
8 South Broadway
PO BOX 1293
Grand Marais, MN 55604

www.cookcountyhistory.org

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