The Kitchi Gammi Club is the oldest incorporated club in the U.S. state of

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, founded in 1883. Its historic clubhouse in

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, was built from 1912 to 1913. In 1975 the clubhouse was listed on the

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for its state-level significance in the theme of architecture. It was nominated for its fine

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design by

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and its superlative craftsmanship. With

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Kitchi Gammi Club
{{Authority control 1883 establishments in Minnesota Buildings and structures in Duluth, Minnesota Clubhouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota Cultural infrastructure completed in 1913 Gentlemen's clubs in the United States Georgian Revival architecture in Minnesota Gothic Revival architecture in Minnesota National Register of Historic Places in St. Louis County, Minnesota

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