George Shiras III wrote in his biography of his father, Justice George Shiras, Jr. of Pittsburgh, “The wilderness of the Lake Superior region, which was to attract four generations of the Shiras family for a period of more than 90 years, was first called to the attention of George Shiras ...

In the 1960s, which bar on Third Street was a favorite hangout for NMU students and professors? A. Third Base Bar B. Stucko’s C. Tip Top Café D. Pap’s Pub Answer: C, Tip Top Café with manager Gert Johnson

Frank Lamora was one of 42 cigar makers in Marquette in 1900.  How many cigars could he roll in a day? A. 600 B. 400 C. 200 D. 100 Answer: A, 600

Up until the early 1970s downtown was the center of Marquette commerce. From national chain stores to mom and pop outlets, from banks to grocery stores, when you needed to buy something, including all the holiday shopping one usually does this time of the year, you went “downtown.” That ...