Title: Advertisement for the Town of Bovey Type:Advertisement Date: May 28, 1904 Source: Minnesota Historical Society
Description: Longyear's company got involved in trying to found a new mining town on the range. This ad encourages local citizens to invest in the new town and build homes there. Read Transcription
Activities:
What might be some advantages to living in a town that is "in the midst of great bodies of iron ore?"
What might be some disadvantages to living in a town that is "in the midst of great bodies of iron ore?"
Why might the presence of the Great Northern Railroad be an important feature for those considering moving to Bovey?
Why do you think Longyear's company might have been involved in promoting this town?