38-626: The Calumet Downtown Historic District is a historic district located in Calumet, Michigan , on 5th Street and 6th Street, between Scott Street and Pine Street. It is also known as the Red Jacket Downtown Historic District , reflecting the original name of the village. The Historic District is completely contained in the Calumet Historic District (a National Historic Landmark District) and
76-628: A population of 4,668, and Calumet Township , which contained Red Jacket and nearby mining towns, had a population of 25,991. However, in 1913, Red Jacket suffered from the Copper Country Strike of 1913–1914 , and the population began to decline. In the same year, the town was the site of the Italian Hall Disaster . Striking miners and their families were gathered on Christmas Eve for a party in Italian Hall , when
114-550: A town in 1867. The copper mines were particularly rich; the Boston-based Calumet and Hecla Mining Company produced more than half of the United States' copper from 1871 through 1880. In addition to copper mining and smelting, the region also supported the dairy industry and truck farming . Many immigrants (from Poland and other countries) settled there in the late 19th century. By 1900, Red Jacket had
152-430: A tug of war event where the losers take a dive into an inflatable pool filled with ketchup . The Calumet Theatre is a theater and opera house which opened in 1900. In 1898, the copper mining industry was booming, and the town had an enormous surplus in its treasury. The town council decided to spend some of the surplus on a theater. The theater hosted a large number of famous actors, musicians, and opera singers. With
190-542: A very important part of our American retail history. Calumet, Michigan Calumet ( / ˌ k æ lj u ˈ m ɛ t / KAL -yuu- MET or locally / ˌ k æ lj ə ˈ m ɛ t / KAL -yə- MET ) is a village in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan . The village is located within Calumet Township , Houghton County , and had a population of 621 at
228-454: Is a National Historic Landmark District. What is now Calumet was settled in 1864, originally under the name of Red Jacket , for a Native American Chief of the Seneca tribe . Until 1895 the name "Calumet" was used by the nearby town of Laurium , Michigan ; present-day Calumet was not legally named so until 1929. Red Jacket grew due to the copper mines in the area. It was incorporated as
266-582: Is also known as the Red Jacket Downtown Historic District , reflecting the original name of the village. The Historic District is completely contained in the Calumet Historic District (a National Historic Landmark District) and the Keweenaw National Historical Park . It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Three historic buildings on
304-532: Is served by Calumet High School , whose teams are known as the "Copper Kings". St. Paul the Apostle Church, formerly known as St. Joseph's Catholic Church, was formed in 1889 by Slovenian immigrants who came to the Calumet area to work in the booming copper mines. The first church that they built burnt down in 1902, but the church was rebuilt in sandstone by 1908. The church "rises authoritatively over
342-504: The Red Jacket Jamboree , an old-time radio variety show heard on Michigan public radio stations including Interlochen Public Radio and WNMU Public Radio 90. Every two years there is an all-school reunion for the graduates of Calumet High School. Many activities occur at this time, including a classic car show and parade. Pasty Fest is a one-day event that takes place every summer downtown Calumet. The event celebrates
380-498: The 2020 census . Calumet was once the center of Michigan's copper mining industry . The village is home to a unit of Keweenaw National Historical Park , and also includes the Calumet Downtown Historic District , listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Most of the village itself is also included within the Calumet Historic District , a larger area which is NRHP-listed and which
418-784: The Calumet Opera House , anchor the district at the south and the north ends, respectively. In addition, the Calumet Fire Station , now the Upper Peninsula Fire Fighters Memorial Museum, is also located in the district. One of the youngest structures within the Historic District is the 1948 Woolworth's building. The F.W. Woolworth company remained in operation at this site the 1980s. The structure, which looks out of place amongst its older counterparts, shares
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#1732794182480456-469: The Calumet Opera House , anchor the district at the south and the north ends, respectively. In addition, the Calumet Fire Station , now the Upper Peninsula Fire Fighters Memorial Museum, is also located in the district. One of the youngest structures within the Historic District is the 1948 Woolworth's building. The F.W. Woolworth company remained in operation at this site the 1980s. The structure, which looks out of place amongst its older counterparts, shares
494-404: The Keweenaw National Historical Park are located inside the village limits, mostly covering the intricate complex of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company's main operations. Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX), largely in nearby Oneco, serves Calumet, Houghton County and the surrounding communities. Calumet was host to a number of railroad routes, including: One of the biggest parts of
532-401: The Keweenaw National Historical Park . It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Three historic buildings on the 100 block of 5th street were destroyed in a fire that took place on May 22, 2021 The village of Calumet, then known as "Red Jacket," was originally settled in 1864, and was incorporated in 1867. Calumet
570-445: The 100 block of 5th street were destroyed in a fire that took place on May 22, 2021 The village of Calumet, then known as "Red Jacket," was originally settled in 1864, and was incorporated in 1867. Calumet was an offshoot of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company , which mined a rich vein of copper running just south of Calumet. From 1868 through 1886, it was the leading copper producer in the United States, and from 1869 through 1876,
608-505: The 1920s, many moving to Detroit , Michigan , where the automobile industry was booming. During the Great Depression , almost all mines were shut down. As a result, many miners and their families left to find work. In 1950, the population of Calumet was 1,256 people. Small-time mining continued in the area, particularly during World War II , until it was shut down completely by a labor strike in 1968. In 1984, Calumet's name
646-587: The Calumet area were forced to merge because of the low number of parishioners and economic constraints. This included St. Anne's (the French church), St. John's (the Croatian church), St. Mary's (the Italian church), and St. Joseph's. The combined parish is housed in the old St. Joseph's building, and has changed its name to St. Paul the Apostle Church. Today, they have a large and active congregation, which pays for
684-641: The Presbyterian church are still standing today but are not in use. As of the census of 2010, there were 726 people, 376 households, and 161 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,630.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,401.6/km ). There were 512 housing units at an average density of 2,560.0 per square mile (988.4/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White , 0.4% African American , 0.4% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.3% from other races , and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.5% of
722-424: The age of 18 living with them, 19.9% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 64.6% were non-families. 58.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 3.12. In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under
760-464: The age of 18, 24.8% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 17,404, and the median income for a family was $ 22,750. Males had a median income of $ 21,667 versus $ 18,125 for females. The per capita income for
798-488: The builders; some of these elements are used in combinations, including terra cotta trim, metal cornices, turrets, and cast iron thresholds and columns. The copper strike in 1913 created an economic depression in the area whose effects lingered for decades. Many commercial buildings have had their facades altered, but for the most part these treatments have been applied over original material and are reversible. Two substantial buildings, St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church and
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#1732794182480836-485: The builders; some of these elements are used in combinations, including terra cotta trim, metal cornices, turrets, and cast iron thresholds and columns. The copper strike in 1913 created an economic depression in the area whose effects lingered for decades. Many commercial buildings have had their facades altered, but for the most part these treatments have been applied over original material and are reversible. Two substantial buildings, St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church and
874-421: The closing of the mines, the theater became a movie theater and fell into general disrepair for many years. In 1975, the town began a large project to repair and restore the theater, which is now used for many local and touring productions. The theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1971, and is also a Michigan State Historic Site. The Theatre was the original recording venue of
912-454: The cry of "fire" precipitated a stampede that crushed or suffocated seventy-three victims, over half of them children under ten years old. The identity of the person(s) who started the stampede has never been determined. Folk singer Woody Guthrie 's 1945 song, " 1913 Massacre ", is based on this event. Loss of wartime demand caused the copper price to drop following World War I . With the decreased demand for copper, thousands left Red Jacket in
950-411: The downtown Calumet district were constructed in the years between 1880 and 1910, when the copper mining industry was at its peak. The structures reflect the progress of Calumet's fortunes as first frame, and then more substantial sandstone and brick business blocks, were built. The Calumet Downtown Historic District consists of sixty-two structures. These buildings along Fifth and Sixth Streets comprise
988-484: The food culture of not only Calumet, but the entire Copper Country , is the pasty . This was a main part of copper miners' diets. A pasty is a mixture of meat, potatoes, rutabaga, carrots and onions wrapped in a crust made of flour and lard. Traditionally Cornish, they have even sparked local events such as the Pasty Fest, where there are eating contests (with consumption of pasties, of course), games, events, and even
1026-589: The leading copper producer in the world. As the fortunes of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company went, so went the fortunes of Calumet. The majority of the structures in the downtown Calumet district were constructed in the years between 1880 and 1910, when the copper mining industry was at its peak. The structures reflect the progress of Calumet's fortunes as first frame, and then more substantial sandstone and brick business blocks, were built. The Calumet Downtown Historic District consists of sixty-two structures. These buildings along Fifth and Sixth Streets comprise
1064-415: The main commercial section of Calumet. These structures include buildings with a frame or shingle exterior, ones covered with metal sheeting, sandstone buildings, brick buildings, and those constructed of a combination of sandstone and brick. These structures define the streetscape of the downtown, with some presenting imposing facades. Many buildings are embellished with common stock elements purchased by
1102-412: The main commercial section of Calumet. These structures include buildings with a frame or shingle exterior, ones covered with metal sheeting, sandstone buildings, brick buildings, and those constructed of a combination of sandstone and brick. These structures define the streetscape of the downtown, with some presenting imposing facades. Many buildings are embellished with common stock elements purchased by
1140-469: The pasty, which was brought over by Cornish miners in the mid 1800s. The meat and vegetable "pie" became a staple for miners throughout the Upper Peninsula. The event includes a parade, street fair, live music, a pasty eating contest and a competition among restaurants for the best pasty. Public education in Calumet is served by Public Schools of Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw . High school education
1178-444: The population. There were 376 households, out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.4% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 57.2% were non-families. 48.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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1216-400: The upkeep of the church. The city, at one time, Calumet had six active Lutheran churches (two of which were Laestadian ), three Methodist churches, as well as an Episcopal, Congregationalist, Baptist and Presbyterian church. Today, only one Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, and Episcopal church remain open. Additionally, another Baptist church has opened. Two of the former Lutheran churches and
1254-425: The village like a cathedral of medieval Europe." When the church was completed, the cost of construction was an amazing $ 100,000. It is constructed of local Jacobsville sandstone , and features beautiful stained glass windows, a custom-built 19’ by 18’ pipe organ, and a beautifully painted interior. The interior of the church remains virtually unchanged architecturally. In 1966, four of the five Catholic churches in
1292-451: The village was $ 12,111. About 29.0% of families and 35.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 50.5% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over. Some of the notable attractions in the village include: Calumet Downtown Historic District The Calumet Downtown Historic District is a historic district located in Calumet, Michigan , on 5th Street and 6th Street, between Scott Street and Pine Street. It
1330-665: The village. The population density was 4,524.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,746.8/km ). There were 491 housing units at an average density of 2,527.1 per square mile (975.7/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 98.98% White , 0.23% from other races , and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 35.7% were of Finnish , 10.3% German , 9.3% Irish , 7.1% United States or American, 7.0% French and 6.5% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000 . 95.7% spoke English , 3.0% Spanish and 1.2% Finnish as their first language. There were 387 households, out of which 20.2% had children under
1368-439: Was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age in the village was 40.4 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 879 people, 387 households, and 136 families residing in
1406-407: Was an offshoot of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company , which mined a rich vein of copper running just south of Calumet. From 1868 through 1886, it was the leading copper producer in the United States, and from 1869 through 1876, the leading copper producer in the world. As the fortunes of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company went, so went the fortunes of Calumet. The majority of the structures in
1444-804: Was borrowed by Hollywood. Calumet was moved from Michigan to Colorado, where it was invaded by Soviet paratroopers in the original Red Dawn film. Producer and screenwriter Kevin Reynolds was a seasonal resident of the Keweenaw Peninsula. According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km ), all of it land. Calumet is at an elevation of 1,209 feet (369 m) above sea level. The village of Calumet sits on 2,000 miles (3,200 km) of underground mine shafts, drifts and stopes, empty for many decades. Large portions of
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