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SUMMARY:Iron Mining in Northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula\, and the Geological "Miracle" that Created the World's Purest Iron Ore
DESCRIPTION:This class will take place on Saturday\, May 3\, leaving from the Iron County Historical Museum in Hurley for a four-hour tour of geological\, mining and infrastructure sites\, before returning to the Museum for a one-hour conclusion. \nIn 1844 surveyor William Burt and his crew discovered an iron ore deposit near Negaunee\, Mich. After being removed from the earth the 15 to 25% iron ore was smelted in charcoal furnaces to remove most of the silica (sand) content and then shipped to steel mills in the East. The smelting process was time-consuming and expensive. \nThirty-six years later another surveyor\, Richard Langford\, discovered another deposit of iron on Colby Hill just south of the current town of Bessemer\, Mich. Astonishingly\, this ore was almost pure iron. Within a few years many iron mines were developed\, this first direct ship ore was shipped to steel mills in 1884. This ore required no processing and could be directly made into steel. The resulting iron rush ended about 82 years later and produced over 350 million tons of direct ship ore worth between $36 billion and $42 billion at 2024-25 prices. \nIn our Fe University class we will learn about the unique-in-the-world set of geological events that produced this “miracle” iron ore. We will observe the ancient exposed geological layers and visit at least eight historical mine sites\, discuss the mining techniques\, and see historic mine buildings and infrastructure. We will learn about the terrible cost of life these mines wreaked. We will discuss and observe the remaining ore in the west end of the range and posit geological\, health and economic reasons why it will never be mined. \nThe one-day class will meet at the Iron County Historical Museum in Hurley\, Wis.　After a one-hour lecture there\, we’ll head out for a four-hour tour of geological\, mining and infrastructure sites. (The tour will require short walks over unpaved and paved surfaces.) We will finally return to the Iron County Historical Museum’s mining museum to solidify our Gogebic Range education. \nPlease register by April 25 so we can arrange for lunches and the right size of transport vehicle. \nThis class is limited to 24 students. \nRegister by April 19 to get a $5 Early Bird discount off the regular registration price of $55! \nInstructors: Richard Thiede and Tom Fitz \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 or (715) 476-2881. \nRegistration Issues/Troubleshooting: If you are registering with one email address for two or more people\, please register each person individually (i.e. do not register all at once\, but add students one at a time to checkout). If you continue to have difficulty or have another question\, please contact us. \nCourse Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion\, with students’ registrations refunded. If you’re interested in a class\, please sign up early! Thank you. \nStudent Cancellations: If a registered student cancels\, registration can be refunded if requested 4 or more days before the course’s start date. We’re afraid cancellation requests made 3 or fewer days before the course’s start date are unable to be refunded.
URL:https://feuniversity.org/class/iron-mining-in-northern-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Iron County Historical Museum\, 303 Iron St.\, Hurley\, WI
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SUMMARY:History of Mining on the Gogebic and Penokee Range
DESCRIPTION:Four Sessions\, October 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th at the Iron County Historical Museum\, 3:30PM to 5:30p.m. Field Trip on the 24th\, 2:00-5:00p.m.\nIf you can’t make it to the field trip\, please note that a map will be provided for a self-guided tour. \nSession 1\n\n\n\nThe historical context of iron mining in the great lakes area and especially along Lake Superior.\nThe discovery of rich deposits of hematite near what is now Bessemer\, Michigan.  Why were they looking there?\nThe geology of the South shore of Lake Superior and why iron is so prevalent there.  Types of ore extant and mining methods.\nEarly mines\, speculation\, the “Iron Rush” and collapse of prices and ventures.\nThe early investors.  Where did the money come from and go to?\nThe incredible pace of technological development in mining and shipping.\n\n\n\nSession 2\n\n\n\nIntroduction and tour of the mining museum in the old Iron County court house.\nThe glory years\, the successful mines and the economic rise of Hurley and Ironwood.\nSome details of the major mines and failed enterprises.\n\n\n\nSession 3\n\n\n\nMiners’ lives.  Danger\, death\, disease and disaster in the Range.  Silicosis\, collapse\, carelessness.\nThe rise of labor unions.\nThe end of the iron mining era.  Why did mines close?  What ores are left and can they be retrieved?\nThe sociological effects of boom and bust on Superior’s south shore.  Where did all the money go?\nTake home a complimentary pasty to sample miners’ food.\n\n\n\nSession 4 – Field Trip\n\n\n\nA tour of mine and processing sites from Ramsay\, MI to Iron Belt\, WI.\n\n\n\n  \nInstructors: Richard Thiede and Paul Sturgul \nOffline Registration: Download PDF Registration Form\, complete and mail in with payment. \nRegistration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-0201 or (715) 892-3982.
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