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Cities and Towns - Hancock |
Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Stores, Retail, Transportation, Automotive |
Hancock [Main street of Hancock showing the Kerredge Theatre, Hotel Scott, and a Chrysler automobile dealership. Several automobiles can be seen that appear to be of a 1940s and 50s vintage. Scanned: August 5, 2008 |
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Buildings - Saloons |
Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Industries, Service Industries, Hospitality Industry, Bars (drinking establishments) |
[A photo of what once was the Saloon 8 on Tezcuco Street in Hancock. Please see MTU Neg. 00252 to see what it was like in 1911.] Scanned: November 19, 2008 |
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Businesses - Copper Harbor |
Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Stores, Retail, Human Settlements, |
Business is brisk in Copper Harbor these days. Never before has there been such diversity of store offerings which range all the way from meats arranged in supermarket style to the most exquisite gems carved with north country skill. The photo below shows the agate shop with its slanting window effect. [Please see comment section for further information.] Scanned: April 1, 2009 |
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Cities and Towns - Houghton |
Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Seasons, Winter, Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Stores, Retail |
Go Ahead, cry in your beer, but the fact of the matter is, Copper Country cars are at least visible beneath their snowy burden. Houghton boasted a paltry 69 inches this morning, hardly enough to fill your galoshes as the photo indicates. It was taken on Shelden Ave. [Image of the street after a snowfall. The dental offices of Dr. Kangas are visible on the upper level of one of the buildings. Dale's Flower and Gift shop is below.] Scanned: December 6, 2007 |
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Huron Street - Houghton |
Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, |
[Photo showing dilapidated brick buildings on Huron Street in Houghton.] Scanned: March 8, 2006 |
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Haas Brewery |
Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Industries, Service Industries |
[Photo of the Haas Brewery located at Huron and Shelden Streets in Houghton'] Scanned: March 9, 2006 |
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Cities and Towns - Hancock |
Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Stores, Retail, Transportation, Automotive |
[Hancocks main street is pictured showing the storefronts of Thodes Central Rexall Pharmacy, Dovers Music House, the Finlandia Restaurant and Sams Office & School Supply Co.] Scanned: February 18, 2009 |
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Businesses - The Library |
Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Restaurants, Human Settlements, |
Welcome vacationers to the Library, Houghton featuring our homonym lounge. Try our famous sandwiches and pizzas. Largest selection of fresh cold draft beer in the Copper Country. [Photo of the Library sign. The top of the Cohodas-Paoli building as well as Mont Ripley ski hill are shown.] Scanned: February 12, 2009 |
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Businesses - Eagle Harbor Store |
Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Stores, Retail, Human Settlements, |
The original Eagle Harbor Store near the shores of Lake Superior on M-26. This store was here before Lincoln was President. Oldest store in the Copper Country established 1859. Beer and wine to take out - fresh smoked meats and groceries - frozen foods and sundries. Clarence and Ann Bach, Properietors. [Exterior view of the store.] Scanned: February 12, 2009 |
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Buildings - Michigan House |
Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Restaurants, Industries, Service Industries, Hospitality Industry, Bars (drinking establishments), Human Settlements, Cities and Towns |
Calumet's famous landmark, the Michigan House, will reopen for business Friday, July 14, under the new ownership of Pellberg, Inc. The former hotel is at Sixth and Oak Streets in the heart of downtown Calumet. It was constructed just after the turn of the century. [Exterior view of the three story building. Please see comment section for further information.] Scanned: February 12, 2009 |