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The village of Calumet, then known as "Red Jacket," [4] was originally settled in 1864, and was incorporated in 1867. Calumet was an offshoot of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company, which mined a rich vein of copper running just south of Calumet. From 1868 through 1886, it was the leading copper producer in the United States, and from 1869 ...
The Hanover Township Heritage Marker Program began in April 2011 to recognize and promote the many historic locations in Hanover Township. Currently there are five Heritage Markers around the Township, including: Ahlstrand Park in Hanover Park, Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery in Streamwood, Hoosier Grove Schoolhouse in Streamwood, Lords Park in Elgin and Leatherman Homestead in Bartlett.
Alexander Agassiz, president of Calumet & Hecla until 1910 Calumet and Hecla Mine shaft No. 2, c. 1906. The district is roughly bounded by the Osceola Township line in the south; Osceola, Sixth, and Seventh Streets on the west; Pine, Elm, and Church Streets to the north; and the rear line of the lots east of Calumet Street on the east.
However, as the fortunes of the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company declined, support for the library became difficult. In 1944, the library collection was transferred to the Calumet High School, and the building was converted to office space. [12] The library currently serves as the Keweenaw History Center, housing historical artifacts and archives ...
Neoclassical courthouse with center dome, built in 1913 and designed by B. Mehner, who designed the similar Taylor County Courthouse. [7] 3: Calumet County Park Group: Calumet County Park Group: December 29, 1997 : N6150 CTH EE Coordinates missing: Hilbert: Six effigy mounds of panthers or water spirits, on the escarpment overlooking Lake ...
One of the mines in the community, Calumet No. 2, was briefly owned by Henry J. Kaiser and maintained by Kaiser Steel [1] between 1924 and 1971. Although small even for an underground coal mine, in 1961, the Calumet Mine was the county's leading producer. [2] The name Calumet refers to a type of ceremonial pipe. [3]
Recipes and Tips To Remember. Inside the cover page, I find the words scrawled: “cole slaw, page 217.” When I flip open the book, it falls easily to that page, as if the past owner frequented ...
Anna "Big Annie" Klobuchar Clemenc [a] (March 2, 1888 – July 27, 1956; pronounced "Clements" [4]) was an American labor activist.Born in Calumet, Michigan, she founded and served as president of the local Women's Auxiliary No. 15 of the Western Federation of Miners and was an active participant in the Copper Country Strike of 1913–1914.