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Conglomerate Mine Openings Map |
Historic Sites, Historical Markers, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, |
Plan on Plane of Belt of Openings in Conglomerate Mine. [Map shows the layout of the underground workings of the Conglomerate Mining Company.] Scanned: October 31, 2011 |
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Map of the Copper District |
Historic Sites, Historical Markers, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, |
Map of the Copper District in Michigan showing conglomerate lodes and the property of the Conglomerate Mining Company. [The key shows that the map depicts: conglomerate lodes, amygdaloid lodes, township boundaries, and territorries were companyies own surface rights only.] Scanned: November 2, 2011 |
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Copper Mines - Quincy |
Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Buildings, Historic Sites |
[Image of the Quincy mine shaft #2 before restoration.] Scanned: November 19, 2008 |
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Copper Mines - Quincy |
Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Buildings, Historic Sites |
[Exterior view of a dilapidated Quincy #6 shaft house.] Scanned: November 19, 2008 |
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Museums |
Historic Sites, Historic Mines, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, |
This is the fire wagon which was used by the Trimountain Mining Co. at the turn of the century. It was donated to the Quincy Hilltop Museum last year and restored by the Raffaellis. The fire wagon was used to transport ladders and hose. Many other antique items are displayed in the museum. [Image of the wagon complete with a ladder.] Scanned: February 12, 2009 |
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Museums |
Historic Sites, Historic Mines, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, |
Mr. & Mrs. Mario Raffaelli of South Range, owners and operators of the Quincy Hilltop Museum and Souvenir Shop on US-41, have added a great deal of historical equipment to their display this year. These are railroad cars which were used in the Quincy Mine in the early 1900's. They were put on display by the mining company for the benefit of tourists and Copper Country residents alike. [Image of the railroad cars with two large replicas of mining men at work.] Scanned: February 12, 2009 |
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Portage Bridge |
Historic Sites, Historic Districts, Transportation, Bridges, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining |
Old Houghton-Hancock bridge. [Image was taken in Houghton, Hancock can be seen on the opposite side of the canal; the smelting works in Hancock is seen predominantly.] Scanned: May 17, 2013 |
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Mine Structures |
Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Industries, Historic Sites, Historic Mines |
[Structures shown are possibly a part of the Copper Falls Mine.] Scanned: May 15, 2013 |
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Cliff Mine |
Engines, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Historic Sites, Historic Mines |
Engine and boiler house of Cliff Mine's No. 4 Shaft. Scanned: September 29, 2011 |
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General Map of Mills along Torch Lake |
Historic Sites, Historic Districts, Manufacturing Process, Mills and Millwork, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining |
General Map of Mills Along Torch Lake, scale 1': 200". [Map shows the surface and mineral features of the mills of the mining companies situated on the shores of Torch Lake. The map also shows the stamp sands in relation to Torch Lake.] Scanned: July 18, 2012 |