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Quincy Mine Tours |
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 America's
first mining boom began as
prospectors and speculators
rushed to mine deposits of
native copper along the Keweenaw
Peninsula. For 99 years Quincy
mined these deposits and its
impressive string of dividends
earned it the name of "Old
Reliable". Today, the Quincy
Mine Hoist Association offers
tours of this National Historic
Landmark. All tours include the
No.2 shaft-rockhouse, the museum
in the historic 1892 Hoist
House, and the world's largest
steam powered hoist which
serviced the Quincy Mine's No.2
shaft that reached 9,260 feet on
the incline into the earth. The
mid-west's only cogwheel tram
will transport visitors to the
east adit of the mine for
underground tours to explore a
2,400 foot section of the
seventh level to see what life
was like for mine workers and
learns about the changes in
mining processes throughout
history. Many other mining
artifacts are available to view
on the site, as well as a gift
shop in the restored 1894 Supply
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Quincy Mine Hoist
Association
49750 U.S. 41
Hancock, MI 49930
906-482-3101
Visit us at:
www.quincymine.com |
Hours:
May to Mid-June:
Fridays, Saturdays &
Sundays 9:30 - 5:00
Mid-June to end of
October:
Daily 9:30 - 5:00
Admission Fees:
Adults $15.00
Seniors 55+ $14.00
Children 6 - 12
$8.00
5 & under Free |
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