Finnish Workers Hall – Hibbing, MN
N 47° 26.682 W 092° 56.405
15T E 504517 N 5254585
This sign tells about the Finnish Workers Hall that was used as a place for social gatherings for the immigrants.
Waymark Code: WMGWZ4
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2013
Views: 3
Between 1919 and 1950 the town of Hibbing was moved two miles south of its original location because of the expansion of the local iron ore mine. This area is now an historical park dotted with historical signs. Remnants of the former town can be found throughout the park, and a Frisbee golf course has been established, each station at one of the crumbling foundations where historical markers show photos of the original buildings and tell a brief history. There are also two sheltered signboards which tell the stories as well, one at the main park where the Oliver Buildings once stood and the other at the campground area where the North Hibbing village was located.
This sign tells about the Finnish Workers Hall that was used as a place for social gatherings for the immigrants. The text reads:
“The Finnish people were one of the first ethnic groups to arrive in this area in the late 1890's and early 1900's.
“They built this building on this site in 1909. It was used for stage plays, dances and other social events put on for the Finnish community.
“It was also a place for the workers to discuss working conditions and how to improve them. They were very instrumental in organizing the first unions."
There is another sign in the nearby shelter that has essentially the same message. A third sign can be found at the disc golf basket where the hall used to stand. It is sponsored by Zimmy’s Restaurant.
Group that erected the marker: Zimmy's Restaurant
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Lincoln Street
Hibbing, MN USA
55746
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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