Today the Superior Telegram releases its third episode of Archive Dive, the new monthly history podcast hosted by Telegram reporter Maria Lockwood. Every month, Maria and a local historian will dip into the archives of historic events, people and places in Superior and Douglas County.
In this month’s episode, we feature the Superior Arch. Over a century ago, an arch honoring Civil War veterans stood over the intersection of Broadway Street and Tower Avenue in Superior. Local historian and retired librarian Teddie Meronek shares the origin story of the 90-foot tall arch that was built in 1900 at a cost of $500. The structure that welcomed members of the Grand Army of the Republic didn’t last long, however, as it started to deteriorate from the elements and was taken down in the 1920s.
You can find that full episode at superiortelegram.com or whatever streaming service you listen to this podcast.
Today, we are resharing Archive Dive's second episode, which was released in March. Enjoy.