Place

Michigan Tech Archives

Summer scene of modern-styled concrete and glass building. Sign reads “Van Pelt and Opie Library.
Michigan Tech Archives in Houghton, MI.

NPS Photo - Nathan Miller

Quick Facts
Location:
Garden level of the Van Pelt and Opie Library, Michigan Tech, Houghton, MI
Significance:
Keweenaw NHP Heritage Site

Accessible Rooms, Automated Entrance, Benches/Seating, Bicycle - Rack, Cellular Signal, Elevator, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Restroom - Accessible, Wheelchair Accessible

The Michigan Tech Archives house a wide variety of print, graphic and manuscript resources. The department's holdings include collections from the Quincy Mining Company and Calumet & Hecla Mining Company, and resources on local and university history.

The Keweenaw Heritage Sites are official partners of Keweenaw National Historical Park, but are privately owned. Each site interprets and preserves an important aspect of the area's copper mining history and provides a unique visitor experience. Please contact individual sites for more information.

#18 in The Keweenaw Guide park newspaper.
 
  • Fees: No fees.
  • Operating Season: Open year-round.
  • Hours: By appointment only, 1 pm - 5 pm, Monday through Thursday.
  • Phone: 906-487-2505.
  • Online: www.mtu.edu/library/archives

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Last updated: November 26, 2024