PDD Quiz: Neon Signs of the Twin Ports
Banner image by Garner Moffat.
Whether you’re in Superior or Duluth, we’re in that prime Perfect Day™ time of year. Belly up to this week’s quiz and see if you can identify local neon signs based on a single letter (and some possibly helpful hints)!
The next PDD quiz, scheduled for Aug. 25, will review the month’s headlines and happenings. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Aug. 21.
Results
#1. This Canal Park establishment lends its name to a recurring character in “Take it with You,” a Duluth radio theater series.
Little Angie’s is part of the Grandma’s group of restaurants.
#2. This eatery’s predecessors include Chi-Chi’s and Baja Billy’s.
Mexico Lindo opened in the Fitger’s Brewery Complex in 2010.
#3. Jim Bolin has owned this Superior tavern for 62 years.
While Bolin retains the President Bar & Liquor Store, he sold President’s One Stop and President’s Car Wash in 2019. Read more here.
#4. This nightclub has locations in both Duluth and Superior.
Justin Vranish has entered into a purchase agreement with Alvin Berg to buy the Duluth Flame.
#5. The Duluth location of this regional record store chain received $74,000 after an illegal drug search in 1994.
Read more about the search here.
#6. This Canal Park Hotel features an outdoor rooftop swimming pool.
The Inn on Lake Superior is operated by ZMC Hotels.
#7. This adult club discontinued Saturday afternoon jazz in 2018.
Read more about the Club Saratoga jazz tradition here.
#8. This Duluth complex was closed between 1972 and 1984.
Read more about the history of the Fitger’s complex here.
#9. This South Superior bar was established 60 years ago.
Les Birds changed hands in 2016; read more here.
#10. This regional chain formerly had locations in both Duluth and Superior.
The Duluth Grizzly’s locations closed in 2017 and 2018.