2. M ITCHELL YARDS CIRCA 1906
Mitchell Yards was built in
1906 by the DM&N Railroad.
It served as a Engine House
for repairs of the locomotives
as well as a train yard to
rearrange cars to transport
materials over the country.
Later it was taken over by the
DM&IR Railroad.
3. M ITCHELL YARDS CIRCA 1906
Historical Context: The Yard
Mitchell Yards was such an
important hub for the
transportation of materials it
had its own town.
Ore from the West, North,
and North West was routed
through Mitchell Yards.
It served as the main yard
from 1906 to 1960.
The flow of ore that came
from Mitchell Yards was sent
all over the United States,
feeding factories supporting
the world wars and
industrialization of America
4. M ITCHELL YARDS CIRCA 1906
Historical Context: Hibbing, MN
Hibbing was originally located
north of its current location.
When an ore rich deposit was
found under the city it was
moved by the mining
company just to the south.
The old city is now called
North Hibbing.
Hibbing is the birthplace of
Robert Zimmerman
(Bob Dylan)
Population: 16,361
5. M ITCHELL YARDS CIRCA 1906
Dave’s Story
Dave L. Aho owns Mitchell
Yards.
At the age of 10, Dave
learned to weld from his
farther.
Dave continued his metal
training by working at the
Minntak Welding Shop.
Later he started his own
business.
Now Dave works as a metal
working artist. He has made
many monumental sculptures
around the world.
6. M ITCHELL YARDS CIRCA 1906
Dave’s Story
Dave purchased Mitchell
Yards in 2006. Ever since Dave
has poured his heart and soul
into the building.
Dave would like to use the
building to teach young
students the craft of
metalworking.
Dave needs the help of the
historical community, the
Hibbing community, and any
other passionate soul.
Dave has the ambition and
passion to preserve this
historic structure and has
proved this in all he has done
for the building.
