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National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form 1
NFS Form 10-900 (3-82) OMB No. 1024-0018 Expires 10-31-87 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service For NFS use only National Register of Historic Places received Inventory Nomination Form date entered See instructions in How to Complete National Register*Forms Type all entries complete applicable sections_______________ 1. Name__________________ historic Quincy Mining Company Historic District and or common 2. Location street & number from Portage Lake to the brow of Quincy Hill not for publication city, town Hancock _JL vicinity of state Michigan code county Houghton code 3. Classification Category Ownership Status Prestent Use _ X. district public X occupied agriculture X museum building(s) X private unoccupied _ X. commercial __ park structure both work in progress educational X private residence site Public Acquisition Accessible entertainment religious object in process X yes: restricted government scientific being considered .. yes: unrestricted X industrial __ transportation no military other: 4. Owner of Property name Please see continuation sheets street & number city, town vicinity of state 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Houghton County Courthouse street & number city, town Houghton state Michigan 6. Representation in Existing Surveys title Historic American Engineering Records this property been determined eligible? __ yes .X_ no National Register of Historic Places nomination for #2 Shaft and Hoist Houses date 1978; 1970_______________________________-^- federal __ state __ county __ local depository for survey records Library of Congress; National Register of Historic Places______ _ city, town Washington, D.C. state 7. Description Condition Check one Check one excellent deteriorated unaltered original site _X_good ruins altered moved date fair unexposed Some historic buildings are now in ruins. -
City of Houghton Master Plan 2019-2023
CITY OF HOUGHTON MASTER PLAN 2019-2023 1 Acknowledgements Houghton City Council: Mayor Robert Backon Mayor Pro Tem Robert Megowen Rachel Lankton Mike Needham Daniel Salo John Sullivan Philip Foltz Houghton Planning Commission: Tom Merz, Chairperson Mike Needham, Vice Chairperson Gary Lubinski, Secretary Robert Backon, Mayor Eric Waara Kristine Bradof Dan Liebau Bill Leder Michele Jarvie-Eggart Eric T. Waara, P.E. City Manager Ann Vollrath, Assistant City Manager A special thank you to all Houghton citizens who participated in the community survey and public planning workshops associated with this Master Plan. 2 table of contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Master Plan Process Chapter 3: Historical Timeline Chapter 4: Demographics Chapter 5: Physical and Natural Setting Chapter 6: Community Facilities Chapter 7: Recreation Chapter 8: Neighborhood Preservation and Development Chapter 9: Transportation Chapter 10: Downtown Chapter 11: M-26 & Sharon Avenue Business Corridor Chapter 12: Economic Development Chapter 13: Zoning Plan and Future Land Use Chapter 14: Sustainable Practices & Energy Conservation Chapter 15: Life in a Winter City Chapter 16: Strategies Appendices 3 - Demographics - Downtown Development Map - Existing Recreational Facilities Map - City of Houghton Vacant Land Map - City of Houghton Future Land Use Map - City of Houghton Zoning Map - City of Houghton Resolutions 4 Glossary ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 DDA – Downtown Development Authority EGLE – Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, -
Houghton County Michigan Land Use Plan
Houghton County Michigan Land Use Plan (County Development Plan) DRAFT January 4, 2006 Recommended: _______________________________________________ ____________ Guy St. Germain, Chair Date Houghton county Planning Commission Accepted: _______________________________________________ _____________ Date For the Board of Commissioners Houghton County, Michigan Houghton County Land Use Plan Table of Contents A Vision for Houghton County........................................................................................... 5 Introduction......................................................................................................................... 5 Overview of Houghton County........................................................................................... 7 Table 1-1. Historic and Projected County Population ............................................... 7 Population and Demographics ........................................................................................ 7 Table 1-2. Houghton County Population Change...................................................... 8 Geography and the Environment .................................................................................... 9 Major Rivers ............................................................................................................... 9 Climate........................................................................................................................ 9 Geology.................................................................................................................... -
An Integrated Assessment of Torch Lake Area of Concern Noel R. Urban, Carol A. Maclennan, Judith A. Perlinger
An Integrated Assessment of Torch Lake Area of Concern Noel R. Urban, Carol A. MacLennan, Judith A. Perlinger Michigan Technological University Funding provided by Michigan Sea Grant This is Contribution No. 53 of the Great Lakes Research Center at Michigan Technological University Calumet & Hecla operations in Lake Linden ca 1940. In the foreground are the Calumet and Hecla stamp mills with the stacks of the power house. Photo courtesy of Michigan Tech Archives. Acknowledgments The authors thank Michigan Sea Grant for funding to enable this integrated assessment. Without the support, insights, historical knowledge and perspectives offered by Sharon Baker, MDEQ site coordinator for many years, this project would not have been possible. We also owe tremendous thanks to the two students, Ankita Mandelia and Emma Schwaiger-Zawisza, whose thesis research contributed major parts of this report. Other people who have contributed to our understanding of the site and its history are too numerous to mention individually, but include state and federal agency personnel, colleagues at MTU and the Keweenaw National Historic Park, TLPAC members, and community members. Administration and staff members at Sea Grant were very helpful in administering the grant, creating and maintaining a web site for the project (http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/torchlake/), and facilitating compilation of the final report. The assessment was greatly improved thanks to the contributions of eight anonymous reviewers representing agency, scientist, and local citizen viewpoints. -
Visitor Guide
VISITOR GUIDE WWW.FULIONS.COM Welcome to Finlandia University QUICK FACTS Location: ............................................Hancock, Michigan Enrollment: ........................................405 Athletic Nickname: ............................Lions Mascot: ...............................................Riku F. Lion Colors: ................................................Finnish Blue, Navy and White President: ...........................................Philip Johnson Athletic Director: ...............................Curtis Wittenberg Sports Information Director/ ...........Mike Bond Director of Gameday Operations Welcome to Finlandia University located in the historic and scenic Keweenaw Peninsula. We look forward to your visit and have provided this guide to help assist in your travel plans. The Hancock/Houghton Metropolitan area offers a wide variety of dining choices. In addition, there are several quality hotels in the area. Within this guide you will find contact information for coaches and athletic administrators, directions to the athletic facilities and contact information for hotels and eateries. If you need clarification or have a question you don’t see, feel free to contact the Finlandia University athletic department at the numbers in the guide or find us on the web at www.fulions.com. We hope you enjoy your visit to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Sincerely Curtis Wittenberg - Athletic Director Finlandia University Athletic Department ADMINISTRATION Athletic Director - Curtis Wittenberg ([email protected]) 906-487-7214 -
Western Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission
Western Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Regional Commission th 400 Quincy St., 8 Floor, Hancock, MI 49930 906-482-7205 [email protected] News Release Release Date: September 30, 2020 Media Contact: Rachael Pressley, Assistant Regional Planner 906.482.7205 ext. 116 [email protected] Keweenaw County Hazard Mitigation Plan available for review The Keweenaw County Office of Emergency Measures and the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) have recently made updates to the Keweenaw County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Hazard mitigation is any action taken before, during or after a disaster to eliminate or reduce the risk to human life and property from natural, technological, or human-related hazards. The plan’s purpose is to identify hazard risks throughout the county and to become better prepared for them. The draft of the Keweenaw County 2020-2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update will be available through October 30, 2020 for public review and comment prior to plan adoption by all local governments at regular meetings. A formal public hearing will also be held at a County Board meeting to be announced. Copies of the plan draft will be available at WUPPDR (400 Quincy St.) in Hancock and at the Keweenaw County Clerk’s Office (5095 4th St.) in Eagle River, and; online at www.wuppdr.org. Written comments will be considered by WUPPDR in cooperation with Keweenaw County and local governments, as appropriate. Comments must be received by October 30, 2020 and may be mailed to WUPPDR, 400 Quincy St., 8th Floor, Hancock, MI 49930 or emailed to Rachael Pressley, Assistant Regional Planner, at [email protected]. -
In the Shadows of the Shafts
In the Shadows of the Shafts Remembering mining in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan in 1972-1978 Meeri Karoliina Kataja University of Helsinki Faculty of Social Sciences Political History Master’s Thesis May 2020 Tiedekunta/Osasto – Fakultet/Sektion – Faculty Laitos – Institution – Department Faculty of Social Sciences Tekijä – Författare – Author Meeri Karoliina Kataja Työn nimi – Arbetets titel – Title In the Shadows of the Shafts: Remembering Mining in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan in 1972–1978 Oppiaine – Läroämne – Subject Political History Työn laji – Arbetets art – Level Aika – Datum – Month and year Sivumäärä – Sidoantal – Number of pages Master’s Thesis May 2020 89 Tiivistelmä – Referat – Abstract Copper mining has characterized the Keweenaw Peninsula, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, from the 1840s. The industry that lasted in the region over 100 years has been profoundly studied, but the industrial heritage has received less attention. This study is interested in the memory of mining and in the future prospects of locals right after the closure of the mines in 1969. This study is data-driven, using the interviews conducted within the Finnish Folklore and Social Change in the Great Lakes Mining Region Oral History Project by the Finlandia University in 1973-1978. The method is thematic analysis, which is used to identify, analyze and report themes related to talk on the mines, mining, the 1913 Strike, and the future. Two main themes are negative and positive talk. Within negative talk, three sub-themes are identified: insecurity, disappointment and loss. There is more negative talk within the data set, especially because of the 1913 Strike and the Italian Hall Disaster, which were still commonly remembered. -
Health Consultation
Health Consultation Review of Activity-Based Sampling on the Hancock/Ripley Trail FORMER QUINCY SMELTER SITE TOWN OF RIPLEY, HOUGHTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN (Included in the Torch Lake Superfund Site, EPA FACILITY ID: MID980901946) NOVEMBER 27, 2006 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Division of Health Assessment and Consultation Atlanta, Georgia 30333 Health Consultation: A Note of Explanation An ATSDR health consultation is a verbal or written response from ATSDR to a specific request for information about health risks related to a specific site, a chemical release, or the presence of hazardous material. In order to prevent or mitigate exposures, a consultation may lead to specific actions, such as restricting use of or replacing water supplies; intensifying environmental sampling; restricting site access; or removing the contaminated material. In addition, consultations may recommend additional public health actions, such as conducting health surveillance activities to evaluate exposure or trends in adverse health outcomes; conducting biological indicators of exposure studies to assess exposure; and providing health education for health care providers and community members. This concludes the health consultation process for this site, unless additional information is obtained by ATSDR which, in the Agency’s opinion, indicates a need to revise or append the conclusions previously issued. You May Contact ATSDR Toll Free at 1-800-CDC-INFO or Visit our Home Page -
NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90)
NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. =============================================================================== 1. Name of Property =============================================================================== historic name Laurium Historic District other names/site number =============================================================================== 2. Location =============================================================================== street & number Roughly bounded by Calumet, Stable, N. Florida, and Isle Royale Streets. not for publication city or town Laurium vicinity state Michigan code MI county Houghton code 061 zip code 49913 ============================================================================== -
MS-080 — Copper Range Company Records
Copper Range Company Records MS-080 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on January 22, 2018. English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton 49931 [email protected] URL: http://www.lib.mtu.edu/mtuarchives/ Copper Range Company Records MS-080 Table of Contents Summary Information .................................................................................................................................... 5 Biographical / Historical ................................................................................................................................ 6 Scope and Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Arrangement ................................................................................................................................................... 9 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................ 9 Related Materials ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Controlled Access Headings ........................................................................................................................ 10 MARC Export ............................................................................................................................................. -
Calumet and Hecla Historical Smelter Report
C&H SMELTING WORKS ADDENDUM REPORT TO PHASE 1 of TASK 3: Historical Archive Research and Mapping From the North End of Torch Lake to Hubbell Beach C&H Lake Linden Operations Area Prepared for: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Remediation and Redevelopment Division 55195 US Highway 41 Calumet, Michigan 49913 Prepared by: MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY John Baeten, MS Carol MacLennan, Ph.D. (Principal Investigator) With help from Emma Schwaiger Industrial Heritage and Archaeology Program Social Sciences Department October 2014 Contract No. Y14110 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHASE 1 ADDENDUM C&H Smelting Works The initial research on the C&H Smelter and its accompanying buildings (Smelting Works) was completed in Phase 1, Task 3 between April and June 2014 and submitted in a report to Department of Environmental Quality in July 2014.1 In this report, the Smelter Works was only one of several sites under investigation during this period. Because of the significance of the Smelter in the production of hazardous waste material and its continuous operation between the 1880s and 1960s, as well as the volume of historical material available on the smelter site, MDEQ and MTU researchers decided to continue investigation of the C&H smelter into the summer of 2014. This report provides is an addendum to the material already available in the Phase 1 report. C&H Smelting Works contained several buildings, two of which became the focus on continued research: Smelting and Refining Building and the Coal Pulverization Plant. A smaller amount of additional information is also provided on the Electrolytic Plant and the Coal Dock that was not previously available. -
Keweenaw Guide 2014 Issue
National Park Service Park News U.S. Department of the Interior The official newspaper of Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Keweenaw Heritage Sites The Keweenaw Guide 2014 Issue Photo by Nathan Miller The Quincy Mining Company built the Quincy Smelting Works on the banks of the Portage Canal in 1898. Quincy constructed the smelter to refine and ship its own copper, as well as to process copper from neighboring mining operations. Quincy began with What’s Inside several sandstone furnace buildings and other support structures, adding buildings as technologies changed over time. With the decline of the industry after World War II, local Visitor Information …………………….2 sources of copper diminished to the point that it was no longer profitable to keep the Superintendent Welcome……………..3 facility open, and in 1971 Quincy closed the smelter. Fortunately, rather than scrap it, the company locked the doors and left the complex intact. Franklin Township took Doing Research at the Park.....…….....3 ownership in 1999. Bats and Mines……………..…………...3 Although the site decayed over the years, the smelter remained a unique and special place. Keweenaw Heritage Sites ......…….4-5 In 1978, the Historic American Engineering Record documented the smelter complex in its study of the Quincy Mining Company. Due to the historic resources at the site, the National Park Bookstore …………………………6 Park Service (NPS) then included the complex in the Quincy Mining Company National Historic Landmark District, and ultimately within the boundaries of Keweenaw National Project SISU…......………………………6 Historical Park. As the only remaining site of its type left in the United States, the smelter provided an exceptional opportunity to tell the stories of industrial workers.