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Sand Point Lighthouse to celebrate 150 years

6/18/2017

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The Sand Point Lighthouse, easily one of Escanaba's most recognizable landmarks, will celebrate 150 years next month. Click the image above to view our Sand Point Lighthouse exhibit, including historical information and additional views.

For more information about the upcoming celebration, check out this recent article in the Escanaba Daily Press.
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House of Ludington back in the news

5/25/2017

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As reported recently in the Daily Press, it looks like the ongoing project to convert the historic House of Ludington into affordable senior housing is still moving forward. While the project has stirred much controversy in the community, we won't get into that here. Instead, let's take a look back at Escanaba's iconic hotel. Click the image below to view our entire House of Ludington exhibit.
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Escanaba River Bridge project gets underway

4/17/2017

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Today marks the beginning of a multi-year project by MDOT to completely rebuild the US-2 bridge across the Escanaba River near Pioneer Trail Park. Running from April of 2017 through October of 2018, this construction project will likely be a headache for many commuters. We thought it was also a great opportunity to take a look back at the 'new' bridge.

The current bridge was constructed in 1929, replacing the original auto bridge that spanned the Esky closer to its mouth. It was widened in 1956 and received numerous small repairs over the years, but is now considered 'functionaly obsolete' by MDOT. The new bridge will feature several improvements, including an additional 37 feet in width to accommodate wider shoulders and a pedestrian pathway. Part of the project includes the replacement of a nearby E&LS railroad bridge across US-2.

We plan to write a Then & Now post once construction is completed next year. In the meantime, enjoy these views showing the bridge in its heyday. Clicking the images will take you to their corresponding exhibits.
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Esky ore docks to close after 165 years

3/24/2017

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It's the end of an era as the last of Escanaba's mighty ore docks will close down next month after 165 years of continuous operation. Check out our Iron Ore exhibit for a look back at the long history of these massive structures. 
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  • Home
  • Lobby
    • How It Began
    • FAQ
    • Street Names
    • Where'd They Go?
    • Postcard History
    • Download Requests
    • Related Websites
    • Survey
    • Comments
    • EPM on Facebook
  • Structures
    • Churches >
      • Catholic >
        • St. Anne
        • St. Joseph
        • St. Patrick
      • Lutheran >
        • Bethany
      • Methodist/Episcopal >
        • First M. E.
        • St. Stephen's
      • Multiple Views
    • Hospitals >
      • Delta County Hospital
      • St. Francis Hospital
    • Lighthouses >
      • Sand Point
      • Other Lighthouses
    • Lodging >
      • Hotels >
        • Delta Hotel
        • House of Ludington
        • Tilden House
      • Motels & Cabins >
        • Brotherton
        • Memory Lane
        • Mobil Cabins
        • Shell Cabins
        • Simpson's
        • Sunset
    • Municipal Buildings >
      • City Hall
      • Court House
      • Public Library
      • Public Utilities
    • Post Office
    • Private Residences >
      • Camps & Cottages
      • Homes
    • Retail >
      • Banks
      • Restaurants
      • Stores & Shops
    • Schools >
      • High School >
        • Franklin High School
        • Escanaba High School
      • Junior High School
      • Parochial
    • Wm Bonifas Auditorium
    • Other Structures
  • Recreation
    • Nearby Destinations >
      • Fayette
      • Kitch-iti-kipi
    • Festivals & Fairs
    • On the Water >
      • Boating >
        • Excursion Cruises
        • Lakes & Rivers
        • Municipal Dock
        • Yacht Harbor
      • Fishing
      • Rivers
      • Swimming
    • Parks & Campgrounds >
      • Bay Shore/City Park
      • Brotherton Park
      • Ludington Park
      • Pioneer Trail Park
      • Tourist Camp
    • Sports >
      • Football
    • Wildlife
  • Transportation
    • Bridges
    • City Streets >
      • Campbell Street
      • Lake Shore Drive
      • Ludington Street
      • Michigan Avenue
      • Ogden Avenue
      • Tweedy Street
      • Wells Avenue
      • Other City Streets
    • Roads & Drives >
      • Ford River Drive
      • Bay Shore Road
      • Other Roads & Drives
  • Industry
    • Agriculture
    • Forest Products
    • Hydro-electric Power
    • Manufacturing
    • Railroading
    • Shipping >
      • Coal
      • Iron Ore
      • Freight
  • Miscellaneous
    • Comic
    • First Flight
    • Greeting
    • Holiday
    • Novelty >
      • Embossed
      • Felt Pennant
      • Glitter
      • Leather
  • Blog