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View of Houghton from Ruppe Dock

Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Water, Lakes, Ships Hoton from Ruppe's dock. [A photo of Houghton taken from the Ruppe dock in Hancock. The Ruppe dock, the bridge over the Portage, Houghton and the steamer A. Neff are visible. The words "Photo by Isler 279, Houghton from Ruppes Dock", and the date 1876 are embedded in the negative. The negative is cracker in the upper right-hand corner.]

Scanned: September 9, 2005


Lombardy poplars and old Hancock cemetery

Burials, Cemeteries, Woody Plants, Trees, Human Settlements, Cities and Towns Lombardy poplars and old Hancock cemetery. [A winter photo of several rows of trees in a cemetery. Several headstones and an iron gate are visible. A number of houses are in the background.]

Scanned: January 27, 2006


Calumet & Hecla Yard, Hecla & Torch Lake Railroad

Transportation, Railroads, Railroad Companies, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining Calumet & Hecla Yard, Hecla & Torch Lake Railroad [excellent photo with group of men standing in front of two locomotives and mining buildings]

Scanned: December 12, 2005


C&H Mills - Lake Linden

Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Seasons, Winter, Transportation, Railroads Calumet & Hecla Stamp Mill, Lake Linden with two Hecla & Torch Lake Railroad locomotives. [An outdoor, winter photo of the C&H Mill, smokestacks, trestles, and two locomotives.]

Scanned: September 26, 2005


Houghton Firemen

Fire Department, Officials and Employees, Fire Fighters, Buildings, Public Buildings, Municipal Buildings, City, Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress Hoton Fire Dept. [A photo of a group of firefighters in front of the Houghton Fire Hall and Town Hall. A sign advertises "C. Brand Justice of the Peace, Village Clerk, Township Clerk".]

Scanned: October 25, 2005


Cities & Towns - Central

Historic Sites, Historic Mines, Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Buildings Central Mine Location view 1 [A automobile drives through the abandoned mining site.]

Scanned: March 25, 2008


Fires -Isle Royale Mill

Accidents, Fires, Buildings, Persons Isle Royale Mill after fire of Dec. 24. 1914 at 11:30 p.m (steel supports). [A man scales one of the steel beams.]

Scanned: July 24, 2008


Fires

Disasters, Fires, Buildings, Accidents Calumet Hotel after fire - children out front. [Photo of the ice encrusted hotel after the fire. Three children and a dog stand in front of the building dressed in their winter attire.]

Scanned: August 4, 2008


Cliff Mine

Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Buildings, Water Cliff Mine Views (over water at Cliffs) [View of cliff with a few buildings]

Scanned: April 24, 2006


Main Street - Houghton

Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Transportation, Persons Main Street Houghton [Good view of the Douglass House and it's two towers, the trolley tracks and buildings.]

Scanned: July 1, 2009