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Staff photo/Jane Howard Aaron Smith with George Humphrey Contracting clears away what was left of the little red building off the alley between City Hall and Sven & Ole's. The building, most recently home of Superior North Outdoor Center (otherwise known as the bike shop), was torn down Friday, August 21, 2009.

Staff photo/Jane Howard Aaron Smith with George Humphrey Contracting clears away what was left of the little red building off the alley between City Hall and Sven & Ole’s. The building, most recently home of Superior North Outdoor Center (otherwise known as the bike shop), was torn down Friday, August 21, 2009.



Photo courtesy of Erik W.L. Anderson Several days later, the spot looked like it had always been a parking lot. Owned by Sid Backlund, it is part of a city lot for sale through Backlund Realty. Some remember shopping for agates there at the Alley Agate Shop about 40 years ago.

Photo courtesy of Erik W.L. Anderson Several days later, the spot looked like it had always been a parking lot. Owned by Sid Backlund, it is part of a city lot for sale through Backlund Realty. Some remember shopping for agates there at the Alley Agate Shop about 40 years ago.

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