MARQUETTE — Elevators are not a recent invention. The Roman Colosseum, built in 80 A.D., included more than 20 man-powered elevators used to lift lions and other wild animals up to the arena, where they sprang out through trap doors out onto the floor. In the late 15th century, Louis XV had ...
QUESTION: Part of the Michigan exhibits at the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago included images of gnomes. Where were they? A. With illustrations of children eating peaches in the agricultural exhibit B. Decorating the Mining Exhibit C. Made of gingerbread in the cafe in the Michigan building D. On top of the “World’s Largest Load of Logs” outside the Forestry Hall ANSWER: B, as part of an ornamental frieze, "representing the mythical Gnomes of the German miners.” No food was allowed to be served in the Michigan building.
The arrival of the Marquette Iron Mining Company on a wilderness shore in the summer of 1849 led to the founding of Worcester (Marquette). The community needed lumber to build a foundry and homes for the workers. With plenty of trees in the area, Amos Harlow set up a sawmill to supply the ...
How many stars were on the US Flag when Marquette was founded in 1849? A) 26 B) 30 C) 34 Answer: B. There were 30 stars on the flag in 1849. There were 26 stars when Michigan became a state in 1837 and 34 stars during the Civil War (1861-1863).
