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Michigan College of Mines

Education, Postsecondary Education, Education, Higher, Buildings, Human Settlements Michigan College of Mines taken from hill above Ripley across Portage Lake to MCM.] View of some of the buildings that existed then. Mine shafthouse and operations are clearly visible on the horizon.]

Scanned: April 6, 2010


Michigan College of Mines - Golden Jubilee

Education, Postsecondary Education, Education, Higher, Buildings, Michigan College of Mines front entrance to main building. [Two banners adorn the entrance to a building. A sign above the arched doorway indicates it is the Golden Jubilee 1886-1936]

Scanned: April 6, 2010


Recreation - Picnics

Manners and Customs, Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, Persons, Group at picnic eating watermelon on beach. [Men, women and children enjoy their watermelon in a sandy area.]

Scanned: April 6, 2010


Churches - Trinity

Buildings, Church Buildings, Seasons, Winter, Old Trinity Church [Image of the church with snow on the roof. The building is surrounded by a picket fence.]

Scanned: April 6, 2010


Michigan College of Mines Survey Class

Buildings, Education, Postsecondary Education, Education, Higher, Persons Michigan College of Mines survey class out on front lawn. [Members of the class are in a huddle. Some of their equipment is set up on the grass.]

Scanned: April 6, 2010


Houghton from Michigan College of Mines

Buildings, Education, Postsecondary Education, Education, Higher, Water Houghton from Michigan College of Mines. [View of the campus with road running through it. St. Ignatius Church can be seen in the distance.]

Scanned: April 6, 2010


Steamer Ocotorara

Locomotion, Boats and Boating, Water, Lakes, Woody Plants, Trees Steamer Ocotorara - Great Lakes Transit Corporation. [The ship passes through the canal.]

Scanned: April 6, 2010


Biography - Francis Jacker

Persons, Woody Plants, Trees, Francis Jacker [Mr. Jacker has a seat and poses for a photo under a tree. He's sharpley dressed and has his hat in his hand.]

Scanned: April 6, 2010


Main Street of Houghton

Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Stores, Retail, Transportation Main Street of Houghton [Shelden Avenue showing lots of activity. A street car runs through the middle of the street, automobiles as well as horse and carriage travel the road. The old bridge can be seen and the courthouse rises above the Douglass House.]

Scanned: April 6, 2010


Quincy Smelts from Houghton

Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Seasons, Winter Quincy Smelts from Houghton. [Good photo of the smelter and Quincy mining operations on the hill. Good views also of homes on the Houghton side.]

Scanned: April 6, 2010