Keweenaw snow photos

[ArlyA]

Today we ventured up the Keweenaw to the Poor Rock Abby trails near Eagle Harbor MI. The Abby is on the lake shore were as this mine and trails is part way up the bluff. The mine ruins are from the Arnold Mine which was ran in around 1860 to 63.

Historical, industrial question for you all. Why can't we see any mortar in the building foundation in the bottom photos??

 

[dodge man]

I’d guess the mortar has fallen out over the years.

 

[civilian]

Mortar was washed out over the years? Jon

 

[ArlyA]

There was no mortar in the Copper Country until around the turn of the century. Without that, how did they stay up??

 

[ArlyA]

Thought you guys might like to see what serious snow loads does to trees. Yes, it will grow again this summer.

 

[Buppies]

Thanks for sharing

 

[ArlyA]

Mortar was washed out over the years? Jon

OK, that question was a tough one. There wasn't any cement up here until around the turn of the century but they could get lime. That of course has washed out of foundation but if you tear into them, some remaining lime can me found.

 

[ArlyA]

Here is the hill I was grooming this winter for the neighborhood kids, looks like today. And some of the kids. We love them kids!

 

[ArlyA]

We are still getting skiffs of now here but the season is pretty much over. I'll post more in the fall.

 

[civilian]

We are still getting skiffs of now here but the season is pretty much over. I'll post more in the fall. View attachment 696167

It is snowing in Northern Lower Michigan also. Jon