Among all the amazing things to do in or around Ely, MN, one of them is of course exploring the town, notably the downtown area. The main drag right through Ely is packed with cool shops, restaurants, outfitters, antique stores, and other miscellaneous establishments. And it was while walking around like all the other tourists there in June 2013, we happened to stumble upon the “Tanner Building,” or “Tanner Hospital,” looming large just a block off the main drag.

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