Cliffs Shaft Iron Mine Museum 4

Where iron ore was first discovered lying on the surface. The mine in Ishpeming, Michigan was open from 1879 to 1967.

[Allison Williams]

Love these old photos.

[Julie Duncan]

@allie912 Me, too, Allison! Thank you! :)

[Taffy]

I didn't know anything about this -- fascinating background and a nice vintage look.

[Julie Duncan]

@taffy Yep, Michigan is pretty famous for its iron and copper mines. And its monstrous limestone quarries! Thanks, Taffy! :)

[Call me Joe]

Wow— what a great looking vintage photo 👍

[Julie Duncan]

@joemuli Thanks! :)