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MARQUETTE --Ishpeming's Anderson Building, also known as the Anderson Block, has gone through many changes, both in names and occupants, over the 130 years. But its domination of the Ishpeming skyline has remained consistent.
The Anderson Building is a 12,000-square foot late Victorian building constructed by a wealthy Swedish family in 1891, the same year as Ishpeming's city hall.
The three-story building is located on the corner of Main Street and Pearl and has been home to many businesses over the years, including the Brown Derby and Nardi's.
The second floor was often home to doctors, dentists or lawyers.
When it was originally built, the first floor was used for retail, with two store fronts on Main Street and a smaller store front on Pearl Street. The second floor was eight small offices. The third floor was the most popular and it was built as a large hall or lodge room.
It's exterior is notable for its tower and sandstone exterior.
The building has recently gone through renovations and has been discussed as home for workforce housing in the future during a recent Ishpeming City Council meeting.
Randy Crouch can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 542. His email address is rcrouch@miningjournal.net
