NEGAUNEE — Although tennis was a popular activity in Negaunee as early as the late 1920s and early 1930s, there was no interest in the game as a high school sport. One of the main reasons was probably because there was a lack of competition at the high school level. There were very few ...
NEGAUNEE — The Upper Peninsula’s first railroad began in Negaunee in 1855. But the first train didn’t arrive behind a chugging, clattering locomotive. It was pulled by a team of mules. Rich deposits of ore which had been discovered in Negaunee had attracted a lot of attention across the nation and several companies hurriedly formed to mine and market the ore. The big problem was how to transport tons of ore economically and quickly to the freighters waiting in the Marquette harbor. Herman Ely, an enterprising promoter from Massachusetts, was the man of the hour. He proposed to ...
NEGAUNEE — Guess what? There’s an anniversary this week in Downtown Negaunee, Campfire Coffee is celebrating its third year of being open on Iron Street. Many of you that claim this as your favorite coffee shop probably already knew this and took advantage of their deals this week. But ...
ISHPEMING —The removal of most of the water from Lake Angeline meant mining operations in the basin could begin. Unfortunately for the three mining companies involved, the year 1893 was a bad year for the sale of ore. A financial panic had gripped the nation and not much ore was sold. Many mines in the Ishpeming area closed and let their shafts fill with water. Some mines continued to work, although on reduced schedules or reduced wages. “The local officers of the Pittsburg and Lake Angeline Iron company received orders from the management on Friday to close down ‘C’ shaft of ...
NEGAUNEE —The miner’s amusements were few as there was no time for such things. The closest would be his hunting and fishing in spare hours. Teal Lake was abundant with fish, ducks and geese. Partridge Creek at that time was a good trout stream. Bears were shot and eaten and partridge ...
NEGAUNEE — The Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority has a new home in Downtown Negaunee at the heart of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. IOHTA now shares a building with the West End/Negaunee YMCA. IOHRA Trail Administrator Bob Hendrickson said the move could bring more visibility and ...
