Breaking News

West End

Historically speaking

By KAREN KASPER Ishpeming Historical Society and the Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum ISHPEMING — Once the contract for the new opera house was signed, there was visible progress in the building of the opera house. “Mr. McClure has a reputation for constructing theaters as rapidly as any builder in this country. He usually completes a house in ninety days after breaking ground. This is done when all conditions are favorable. The removal of the building occupying the site will be started as soon as possible. The sheds at the rear of the old church building, immediately ...

Historically speaking

NEGAUNEE — The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad company running between Escanaba and Negaunee iron mines, built a saw mill near their line by the east end of Forsyth Lake (Little Lake) in 1868. The railroad people operated this mill for a short time and then sold it to the firm of Harlman, Connolly & Company. They opened a lumber yard in Negaunee and operated the Forsyth Lake mill until 1874. It was then purchased by Isaac Johnson. Isaac Johnson operated the mill for some years, and during this time he renamed Forsyth Lake to Little Lake. He then built a small steam powered ...

West End Update – City of Negaunee

NEGAUNEE — Bridget Johnson, also known by many as Coach Bridget, may be a little dizzy, but not from somersaults. It’s most likely attributed to her success these days, which might feel like a whirlwind. She’s got athletes and novices alike doing flips over the opening of her new ...

Historically speaking

ISHPEMING — “The local lodge of Elks are determined to have an opera house. Some months ago the matter was discussed, but was dropped, the necessary raw material not being then in sight for the improvement.” “That Ishpeming needs such a public place is well known. All agree on this ...

Historically Speaking: Alexander Maitland, a Negaunee pioneer

By VIRGINIA PAULSON Negaunee Historical Society NEGAUNEE — Alexander Maitland was born at Kilmarnock, Scotland, on June 20, 1844 to James and Barbara (Kerr) Maitland. His father was engaged in the wholesale boot and shoe business until 1856, when he moved his family to America. ...