The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum in Ishpeming has acquired several underground iron ore mining artifacts. The artifacts were previously on display at Da Yoopers Tourist Trap in Ishpeming.
Prominent among the acquisitions is a “motor”, which is an electric locomotive used to haul trains of ore and equipment within the mine. Also acquired were an ore car, timber car, EIMCO loader and several smaller items. The artifacts will be displayed in the outdoor equipment area in front of the museum in a manner that depicts their actual underground usage.
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum wishes to thank Mr. Dave Korpi for his generous donation which made the acquisition possible, Mr. Dave Crimmins of A. Lindberg & Sons for providing the labor and equipment to move the artifacts, and Mr. Jim DeCaire of Da Yoopers Tourist Trap for making the artifacts available.
The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and offers guided tours at 10:30, 11:45, 1:00 and 2:15.
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