Picture Exploration - Old Daily Mining Gazette Building

Learn about the history of some of the Keweenaw's iconic buildings!

1. Use the sliders to view the historic and modern photos of the building.
2. In small groups or individually, compare and contrast the pictures and discuss how the building has changed over time.
3. Use context clues to guess what function this building had back then.

• Do you know what the building is used for today?
• Expand the text box below the photos to learn more!

 

 

The Daily Mining Gazette Building - 65 Isle Royale Street, Houghton, MI

History:
This building in downtown Houghton, MI was originally the main offices for the Daily Mining Gazette newspaper, as well as a post office and electric company. It was built in 1899 by the architect Henry Leopold Ottenheimer and features a Jacobsville sandstone front.

Today:
In 1980, after the businesses moved to different offices in Houghton, the building was converted into apartments. Today it is known as the Gazette Apartments.

Additional Reading:

• 65 Isle Royale Street | Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw
• James R. Dee Block — Copper Country Architects

 

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