Quincy Mine No. 2 Shaft Hoist House
Quincy Mine No. 2 Shaft Hoist House, Industrial heritage building in Hancock, Michigan, United States.
The Quincy Mine No. 2 Shaft Hoist House contains steam-powered equipment that lifted copper ore from underground through a shaft measuring 9,260 feet.
The structure, completed in 1918 at a cost of $370,000, served the copper mining operations until 1931 when operations ceased due to declining prices.
The facility represents the industrial advancement of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where numerous immigrant workers extracted copper for national technological development.
Visitors can now explore the five-story red brick building and view the massive steam hoisting engine during guided summer tours organized by preservation groups.
The reinforced concrete foundation supporting the building contains 32,000 cubic yards of material, making it the largest block ever poured for engine support.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 47.13570,-88.57310
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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