Chippanys band dwelt on the white fish, and traditional history says that the river. History of the upper peninsula genealogy trails history group. It was the great wide river of flat rocks limestone that drew people. May 24, 2016 cn closes historic escanaba ore docks. Named after fayette brown, the jackson iron company agent who chose the site, fayette was once one of the upper peninsulas most productive ironsmelting operations.
Escanaba has been a transportation and trade center since 1852 and is the only iron ore port on lake michigan, moving raw materials to industry. See more ideas about history, michigan and escanaba michigan. The canadian national railroad is announcing the closing of the escanaba ore dock. Tylers historical novels span all of marquettes history, with many key events included as noted below. Cn will shut down its escanaba iron ore docks at the end of april, bringing to a close 165 years of ore shipping from michigans upper peninsula port ore shipments had slowed since cliff natural resources closed its empire mine 65 miles north of escanaba in august 2016, according to a report by. The town had to be relatively close to the escanaba ore docks, have a natural harbor, and be near the limestone and hardwood forests that were needed to smelt the iron ore. Read escanaba daily press newspaper archives, may 15, 1969, p. Please view the product photos we provide photos of the front and back of most items so you can see the exact condition. Sand point lighthouse delta county historical society. If your guaranteed delivery item isnt on time, you can 1 return the item, for a refund of the full price and return shipping costs. The escanaba public library has an extensive michigan collection containing books, magazines and videos about our great lakes state. The docks is an eyeopening journey into a giant madhouse of activity that few outsiders ever see. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Escanaba is also one of the top tourist destinations in the u.
The principal objects of interest at escanaba are the ore docks, out of which. Cn closing escanaba ore docks trains magazine trains. The escanaba and lake superior railroad reporting mark els is a privately held shortline. Feb 05, 2012 this is vintage, delft theatre footage of the ore docks in marquette and escanaba michigan.
The last iron ore port on lake michigan will be closing by. Sand point lighthouse, escanaba mi, in the upper peninsula. In the mid1800s, iron ore was shipped from the upper peninsula mines to. Ore docks escanaba, michigan mi original vintage postcard. History of the upper peninsula in delta county, michigan. By william duchaine, from the escanaba daily press, december 27, 1950. Railroad announces the closure of the escanaba ore dock wluc. A history of its growth, with a description of its industries, resources, commercial position, climate and topography.
Mar 21, 2017 cn will shut down its escanaba iron ore docks at the end of april, bringing to a close 165 years of ore shipping from michigans upper peninsula port. The principal objects of interest at escanaba are the ore docks, out of which large portions of the ore of the lake superior and menominee range mines is shipped by lake to the various ports of the lower lakes, to be smelted and made into the various grades of steel and. An ore dock is a large structure used for loading ore onto ships, which then carry the ore to. This is a picture of a picture so its not all that great. Early native peoples made use of this spectacular fishery. Ore docks escanaba michigan mi mich ship hiawatha postcard. This view shows the complex at its zenith with all four gravity docks still in operation. For over one hundred and twenty years cnw hauled iron ore from the marquette and menominee iron ranges to the docks at escanaba, michigan for transloading into ore boats. Read more retired archaeologist says keep exploring fayette state park.
The largest gravity iron ore dock installation in the world was right here on allouez bay in superior, wisconsin. One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from the new york public library. Even before the railroad reached escanaba from green bay, passengers arrived by boat from the south. Shop ore docks escanaba, michigan mi original vintage postcard 1943 and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store.
This is vintage, delft theatre footage of the ore docks in marquette and escanaba michigan. Iron ore docks at escanaba, michigan this is a picture. These are historic photos, contributed by paul petosky were not looking to add any more pictures to this site escanaba courthouse. Escanaba the history of the iron ore docks in escanaba during world war ii will be the topic of a presentation wednesday at escanabas city hall. Ore docks still in existence are typically about 60 feet 18 m wide, 80 feet 24 m high, and vary from. Cn closing escanaba ore docks trains magazine trains news. Ore shipments had slowed since cliff natural resources closed its empire mine 65 miles north of escanaba in august 2016, according to a report by. The great northern ore docks in superior, wisconsin flickr. The first locomotive was brought by barge from green bay. Jan 05, 2011 the docks is an eyeopening journey into a giant madhouse of activity that few outsiders ever see. These 6axle alco diesel electric locomotives powered ore trains between negaunee and the ore docks at escanaba during the 1960s and 1970s.
Ore dock at escanaba, length 0 feet, by carbutt, john, 18321905. The population was 12,616 at the 2010 census, making it the thirdlargest city in the upper peninsula after marquette and sault ste. The lighthouse is open to the public from memorial day weekend through sept. Read more abused shelter dog credited with saving toddlers life.
The pocket ore dock of the lake superior and ishpeming railroad in marquette represents a historically significant engineering feat. March 21st 2017 railway age written by stuart chirls, senior editor. In addition, the collections of the delta county genealogical society are housed at the library. History of the upper peninsula genealogy trails history. The delivery date is not guaranteed until you have checked out using an instant payment method.
The bottom photo shows the turntable which was formally used to turn steam locomotives. Most known ore docks were constructed near iron mines on the upper great lakes and served the lower great lakes. Blacksmith and wagon maker, is a native of ireland, and was born april 9, 1837. The sand point lighthouse is located in ludington park at escanaba, on the northeast shore of lake michigan, serving mariners continuously from 1868 until 1939. Peninsula railroad was completed and the first iron ore shipped. Ships, first schooners and later steamers and whalebacks, carried iron ore out from the several ore docks, and lumber from sawmills. A bicentennial historical sketch of oakland county, michigan, 18151976 by waddell, richard lee and a great selection of related books, art. History of the upper peninsula the western historical company. His parents emigrated to this country in 1840, and came to waukesha county, wis. Clair wide view between the ore dock and some wooden pilings, which are the remains of an old ore dock st. Delta county michigan abebooks shop for books, art. Iron ore pocket docks marquette and escanaba michigan lake. Craig woerpel upper peninsula news and information page 10.
In a book woven throughout with riveting novelist detail and illustrated with photographs that capture the frenetic energy of the place, bill sharpsteen tells the story of the people who have made this port, the largest in the country, one of the nations most vital. P state fair in august, the great boating in the summer and snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter. The town had to be relatively close to the escanaba ore docks, have a natural. Fayette historic townsite, upper peninsula of michigan. History of the escanaba area escanaba public library. Big spring, natural wonders, palms, state parks, heaven, explore, mirror, history, books. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Childs photo brubaker stere 1909 49 lot 25 great lakes ship freighters lakers en route ore docks 1930s iron ore boat freighter foundered lake superior minnesota duluth p.
Read escanaba daily press newspaper archives, may 29, 1980, p. Iron ore docks at escanaba, michigan this is a picture of. This is what it looked like before the docks were torn down. Ore docks escanaba, michigan mi in the land of hiawatha state. As a pure technical consideration, the wider the ore carriers became the higher they docks had to stand from the water, at a roughly 2to1 ration. Ore docks still in existence are typically about 60. Construction began on the peninsula railroad from negaunee to escanaba and the first iron ore docks at escanaba were built. The history section has a special emphasis on the upper peninsula.
Other docks were built and rebuilt quickly to match dock 1s advancements. The great northern ore docks in superior, wisconsin the largest gravity iron ore dock installation in the world was right here on allouez bay in superior, wisconsin. It has been a good first year for the new owners of the escanaba ore docks. The citys population is,140 which makes it the second largest city in the u. History of the escanaba area the history of escanaba is a long and winding one, like the river the city is named for. It was the first such dock of its type constructed on the upper great lakes and is the only operating oreloading facility in marquettes harbors. The james oberstar loads up with iron ore pellets at the ore docks in marquette harbor before sailing for a midwest steel mill on tuesday, april 19, 2016. It was dismantled and taken down to the water line. The docks handled more than 6 million tons of material during the l99798 shipping season, said james rogers, superintendent for the wisconsin central sault ste. Escanabamichiganview of ore docksantique postcard gladstone, great deals. Clair closer look between the ore dock and the remains one of the old ore docks st. Canadian national to close escanaba ore dock trains magazine. This entire timeline, except events happening after 2011 and. The width of the ore hatches in the boat holds seemed to leveloff at 60 feet, so to reach the middle of the gap from the side of the dock the chute had to stretch 35 feet.
Cn will shut down its escanaba iron ore docks at the end of april, bringing to a close 165 years of ore shipping from michigans upper peninsula port. The ore docks were both a landmark and an industrial marvel in the 20th century in the twin ports. Photography collection, the new york public library. The light warned the ships off sand point and the sand reef which reached out into the bay. The railroad quickly expanded its service to haul every conceivable commodity as agriculture and industry developed in the upper peninsula of michigan and the northeast corner. A working peoples history of duluth and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Cn closing escanaba ore docks posted by brandon scalf on monday, march 20, 2017 7. This entire timeline, except events happening after 2011 and with historical photos, is included in the book my marquette. The pocket dock was first used in marquette in 1857 and is still the method used today. In 1900, the milwaukee road built a dock for iron ore transport near escanaba, michigan, and.
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