The stories of Houghton County, MI
8 narrated audio stories from across Houghton County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Quincy Mine
Old Reliable on Quincy Hill
How steady dividends and deep workings made Quincy Mine a Keweenaw landmark.
Quincy Mine Hoist
Why Quincy Needed a Giant on the Hill
A massive hoist built for the long pull of an inclined copper shaft.
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When Ferris Came North
A governor tries to calm a strike that had become a political war.
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When Copper Country Went to War With Itself
A strike over dignity, danger, and power in Michigan’s copper district.
Italian Hall Site
Who Shouted Fire at Italian Hall?
A Christmas Eve panic, 73 deaths, and a mystery never solved.
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When Copper Country Turned Into a Labor Battlefield
A struggle over work, safety, power, and loss in Michigan’s copper district.
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The Night Moyer Was Driven Out
A wounded union leader, a coerced statement, and a train out of town.
Italian Hall Site
The Cry on Christmas Eve
A children’s Christmas party turned into Copper Country’s most haunting strike tragedy.
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