Near Christmas in Alger County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
What’s Old? What’s New?
A Short Hot Life (1870-1877)
A Long Cold Death (1877-1992)
A Partial Restoration (1992-1993)
Photographed By Connor Olson, June 21, 2023
1. What’s Old? What’s New? Marker
Bay Furnace was abandoned in 1877. Over the next century the upper portion crumbled and the unique arches were in danger of collapse. The USDA Forest Service stabilized the remaining ruins in 1992 to prevent additional damage.
"Time takes a toll on Bay Furnace."
In 1992, many fallen stones and bricks were removed from the site, wood timbers were replaced, and some stones were reset.
Erected by Hiawatha National Forest, US Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 46° 26.518′ N, 86° 42.35′ W. Marker is near Christmas, Michigan, in Alger County. Marker can be reached from Forest Road 2275B north of Forest Road 2275. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Munising MI 49862, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bay Furnace Ruins (within shouting distance of this marker); Location is Everything! (within shouting distance of this marker); Munising Public Dock (approx. 3.2 miles away); Shipwrecks of the Alger Underwater Preserve (approx. 3.2 miles away); Russell A. Alger (approx. 3.3 miles away); Munising Falls
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Photographed By Connor Olson, June 21, 2023
2. What’s Old? What’s New? Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
