Eagle River Historic District facts for kids
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Eagle River Historic District
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Keweenaw County Courthouse
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 Location in Michigan
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| Location | Roughly Front, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and Main Sts., Eagle River, Michigan |
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| Architect | J. B. Sweatt |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001746 |
| Added to NRHP | September 13, 1984 |
The Eagle River Historic District is a special area in Eagle River, Michigan. It includes several streets like Front Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, 4th Street, 5th Street, and Main Street. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it has important buildings and places that tell us about the past.
History of Eagle River
The town of Eagle River was started in 1843. It is one of the oldest towns in the Keweenaw area of Michigan. When Keweenaw County was first set up, Eagle River became its main town, also known as the county seat.
Eagle River is located right on the shore of Lake Superior. This made it a great place for ships to stop. In the mid-1800s, it was a very busy port. Many ships came here to pick up copper that was mined in the Keweenaw area.
What You Can See in the District
The Eagle River Historic District has many buildings that are still standing from when the town was first settled. These include old factories, county buildings, shops, and homes.
The oldest buildings in the district were built in the 1840s and 1850s. You can find them along East Main Street. These buildings, both homes and businesses, are simple and rectangular. They often have a balanced front, a pointed roof, and parts that stick out from the back.
Other important buildings in the district include the town hall, which also served as a school. There is also the Keweenaw County Courthouse, the Sheriff's home, and the old jail. You can also see the Eagle River Lighthouse. The district also has stone and wooden buildings that used to be a factory for fuses and a place where beer was made.
Images for kids
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Eagle River Museum and Houghton Township Community Center, Eagle River, Michigan
