Old Victoria Mining Ghost Town, Upper Peninsula MI

[Bonish Photo]

While traveling through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Cindy and I stopped by the Old Victoria Mining Ghost Town, which is now a few old cabins that are outfitted from the turn of the century. It's run by the historical society for Old Victoria and a nice older couple gives you a fifteen minute tour explaining all the pieces and what they were used for.

I think Cindy and I like to talk, because we were here for over two hours taking pictures and talking with the two people who run the place. It was a great place to visit, and really secluded, set back in the woods. It's up near Ontanogon if you're wondering.

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You can see the old woman through the window if you look close

2.
This is one of the cabins that is in the process of being repaired

3.
An antique rocking crib with a pie rack in the back ground

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An old chest with the rocker beside it, these were all from that era and in fantastic shape

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This chest had so much character, it was dripping off of it

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One of the many cast iron stoves used to cook and heat the place

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Way before Maytag came into business

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Look at the craftsmanship of the corners. These were built in the late 1800's and are still standing today!!

Sorry for so many pictures, but it was hard to pick which ones I liked the best. You can check out more here at this link for the full gallery http://www.everymilesamemory.com/galler ... ria_Mine_/

Pat
www.everymilesamemory.com

[gldiana]

Beautiful! I especially love the second photo. Try turning it into B&W and do some dodging and burning. I'm sure you'll get a masterpiece.

[Bonish Photo]

Hey Gordon, glad I could help bring back some childhood memories. The curators said this entire area was Scandinavian.

Here are a few more shots from different angles





Glad you liked them

Pat
www.everymilesamemory.com