New signs for Superior's significant locations

Historic Tours through Superior are not a thing of the past, but they are still desirable today.

Superior has great history to be told. Its residents and tourists enjoy learning about and celebrate the town’s beginnings. One way they can do that is touring the town, viewing the exterior of homes and buildings that have specific significance of yesteryear. Reading a compilation about the homes provides information of its significance.

The town has withstood several changes over the decades and needs your help perpetuating the story from generation to generation . Likewise, what is happening in town today will be the historic events to our families in their future.

Years ago occupants purchased wooden plaques, made locally by Shirley Dove, that were posted near the street or close to the structure to indicate its historical significance. Over the years the wood has deteriorated losing its charm. Distinguished new signs have been made by Jeff Gulkey. The post and sign are medal which have been powder coated black. The Superior Express has added white vinyl numbers and lettering.

A lot of thought went into the type of font to use for the letters and numbers. The one chosen was decided upon to be the easiest to read from a passerby in a car.

The signs have been provided to the homeowners, courtesy of a generous donation from the Albert Mullet Trust and replacement program.

The Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the benefit and Beverly Beaver is spearheading it. Residents of historical homes who have received new signs are encouraged to post the new signs to assist with history preservation.

If you haven’t seen them already, there are three locations with the signs in place: The United Methodist Church at 448 N Kansas St., the Grandy House at 1105 N Dakota St. and the George Spohn house at 939 N Kansas St. Why not drive by and take a look?

Previous circulars about the homes were created from Superior’s history books and by Stan Sheets. The booklets which describe the home or building’s history is currently being revised and will be ready in time for future individual tours and the festivities on Memorial weekend.