Ishpeming Area Historical Society & Museum

03/17/2026

The picture says around 1900. There is a framed photo of a large amount of snow on a downtown street in front of a business - I don’t recall the year. The framed photo at one time hung on the wall in the first floor of the Gossard building. I did hear of another U.P. town reporting that snow like this hasn’t been bad since 1937. Do you have any Friends of the Library photos that show big snow like this weekend’s? Please post or send in messenger for our consideration - Susan Phare Boback

01/26/2026

Our latest newsletter has been mailed to members. We request an update on your contact information or click on this link to read it on our website.

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01/16/2026

12/14/2025

Though this isn't Ishpeming history, the foods and customs celebrate the Finnish heritage here in the U.P.

11/29/2025

Now that the former Johnson's Drug Store, the Snyder's Downtown Drug Store has closed, I was thinking about the phone number. It seems to me, that when the hospital was on 4th Street, the drug store, the hospital and the police station phone numbers were all very similar. The drug store 486-4405, the hospital 486-4401, and the police 486-440? I don't think the hospital uses that number now, do they? or the police?
Just a memory of details. What are your memories of the numbers or the drugstore?
(See David Aeh post in You know you grew up in ..... on Facebook, for drugstore photos from last day of business, NOV 26, 2025) -- Susan Boback

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11/18/2025

A detail that I overlooked from our Sam Cohodas home and Lodge tour: did the event make any money? Truly, it wasn't just about making money. Promoting our Society, community and preservation were equally important. But happy to say: after paying for consumables, supplies, the transportation and such, the profit was a bit over 3,000.00. We'd again like to thank our homeowners, attendees, volunteers and all who contributed to this event!

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

The Ishpeming Public Schools Halls of Excellence Class of 2026 inductees has been selected. Beginning tomorrow, Friday, November 14th, we'll begin introducing our Class of 2026. Once again, there was no shortage of deserving individuals.

One of our goals from the very beginning of this process has been to select individuals who represent the diverse spectrum of Hematite family members who have contributed to the success of our students. That includes educators, support staff, a few of our thousands of outstanding graduates, and supporters of our school district.

So, stay tuned. Over the next ten days, we'll share the names of our 2026 inductees.

10/08/2025

We're pleased to share this exciting news from the Barnes-Hecker 100th Anniversary Committee, announced October 6, 2025:

"We have the MOST EXCITING news to share with Barnes-Hecker Mine family and community members! This very morning, Ely Township has purchased 20 acres of land on which the mine is located!!
Plans to create a beautiful memorial park at the shaft site and surrounding area are now underway! All who wish to visit the site to pay tribute to the lost miners will soon be able to reflect and meditate in a peaceful and respectful atmosphere of serenity. Our beloved miners will never be forgotten!!
Ely Township is partnering with the Ishpeming Historical Society, the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, the Marquette Regional History Center, and the Barnes-Hecker 100th Anniversary Committee for planning and fundraising efforts to bring the memorial park to fruition. More details on how to make a contribution will be provided shortly."

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09/29/2025

Our Sam Cohodas home and Lodge tour is history! Thanks again to EVERYONE who made this happen! Our homeowners, our Historical Society volunteers, the folks who purchased tickets, Checker Bus, Everyday Wines, Rare Earth Cafe, and others. Publicity from Marquette Monthly , the Mining Journal, Public Radio 90 , and others. Here's what you missed.

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