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Pouring Copper |
Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Manpower, Labor, |
Pouring Copper Scanned: November 8, 2010 |
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Loading Copper |
Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Manpower, Labor, Ships |
Houghton, Mich., Loading Copper Scanned: November 8, 2010 |
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Quincy Mine |
Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Historic Sites, Historic Mines, |
Front: Copper Country - The Keweenaw Peninsula, in Michigans Western Upper Peninsula, is rich in the lore of its colorful history. Copper was mined here by the earliest Indian civilizations. A succession of copper mining interests and techniques ensued, bringing colorful eras into being. Relics, artifacts, monuments and memorabilia attest to the ingenuity and dedication of those who coped with the life and times of an amazing period. Back: Quincy Mine - This famous mine, which included the worlds largest steam hoist, brought its ore to the surface from an inclined depth of 9, 260 feet, during its period of operation, 1920 to 1931. Scanned: November 9, 2010 |
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Copper Crown Motel |
Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Industries, Service Industries, Hospitality Industry, |
The Copper Crown Motel - U.S. 41. Midtown, Hancock, Michigan. In the heart of the Copper Country of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Indoor heated swimming pool, Saunas, Air Conditioned, 34 units Scanned: November 9, 2010 |
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Wonderland Motel |
Industries, Service Industries, Hospitality Industry, , |
Wonderland Motel & Cabins. Housekeeping and Overnight - Private Showers - TV in Motel - Guest Controlled Heat - On M-26 - Laurium, Mich. Scanned: November 11, 2010 |
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White Pine Copper Company |
Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, , |
White Pine Copper Company - White Pine, Michigan, Ontonagon County Scanned: November 12, 2010 |
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White Pine Inn |
Industries, Service Industries, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, , |
White Pine Inn - White Pine, Mich. Scanned: November 12, 2010 |
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Endicott R. Lovell |
Persons, Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, |
[A studio posed portrait of Mr. Lovell that appeared in the C&H News in November 1944.] Scanned: December 9, 2005 |
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Charcoal Kilns |
Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Industries, |
Charcoal Kilns [Photo shows two beehive charcoal kilns in a wooded area. Small platform leads to top of kiln. Smoke is visible and large plank holds door closed at top of kiln. Photo is mounted on cardboard with note "MMS 80" on image and words "Charcoal Kilns" on card stock. Back of print indicates "A.L. Wortley, Photographer, Houghton, Mich., Mining and General Views."] Scanned: May 12, 2006 |
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Charcoal Kilns |
Metal Trade, Copper Industry and Trade, Copper Mines and Mining, Industries, |
Charcoal Kilns [Photo shows six beehive charcoal kilns in a wooded area. Small platforms lead to tops of kilns. Stacked wood and smoke are visible. Photo is mounted on cardboard with note "MMS 79" on image and words "Charcoal Kilns" on card stock. Back of print indicates "A.L. Wortley, Photographer, Houghton, Mich., Mining and General Views."] Scanned: May 12, 2006 |