In mid-January 1855, a group of early residents gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett to form the Marquette Literary Association. They had meetings in various homes discussing books and questions of the day, as well as producing a paper known as the “Casket.” The group suspended ...
MARQUETTE — In December 1962, a syndicate from Milwaukee made a proposal: “Our objective is to create one of the largest composite recreation centers in the country.” But they continued “… if the entire center is to succeed it must do so on a grand scale designed to draw visitors ...
QUESTION: A Mining Journal article in June 1909 listed the make and owner of all 30 automobiles in Marquette as of that date. There were 12 brands represented among the 30 cars. Which make was the most popular, with six of the 30 being that brand? A. Hupmobile B. Ford C. Grabowski D. Winton ANSWER: C. Grabowski. The car was manufactured by the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company in Pontiac, which had been founded by Max and Morris Grabowski in 1907. The company was eventually purchased by General Motors founder Billy Durant and dissolved.
By JIM KOSKI Marquette Regional History Center Special to the Journal MARQUETTE — One of the shortest streets in the city of Marquette is downtown’s Main Street, running a mere two blocks from the Commons to the Fish Dock. It’s also a street that holds three different ...
