Colorful secret revealed during building renovation

In this month's episode of "Archive Dive," we peel back the history of an Ogden Avenue building with a colorful secret.

When Jeff Dorfman started reviving the Bergstrom Electric building, he found a hidden treasure. A series of landscape paintings on the walls. He asked local historian and retired librarian Teddy Meronek to research the building built in 1890.

For this episode, Meronek discusses her research and what she's discovered so far.

The murals were created by artist named Herbert Bartlett in 1933.

Episodes of "Archive Dive" are published monthly. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth Media Group digital producer Dan Williamson. Email Maria Lockwood at [e-mail] with ideas for future episodes.