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I live in the Copper Country, the most beautiful place in the world. Every day driving home from work (Calumet to Eagle River), this is one of the sights I see. The Hut-Inn: a landmark in the Keweenaw, a place where memories are made. My first memories of the Hut date back to the mid-60's as a teenager, working in the summer at Camp Gitche Gumee . The worker's regular night out was Thursday, when we would often order the |
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basket. The menu at that time offered a basket which included fries and
a drink... but below the description, it offered the sandwich alone with
the heading "Cheesburger from above". Heavenly food, we would agree laughing.
You may be interested to know the Hut was built in 1952 (which happens to be the year I was born) by Paul Hendrickson. As the story goes, Paul was wounded in battle during World War II and sent to a hospital in Paris to recover. During his stay he had lots of |
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to think about his return to civilian life. This was where the dream of
the Hut-Inn was born.
Upon returning to Northern Michigan, Paul set out to build a dining establishment with the character of the Keweenaw. A special place with a unique atmosphere was the result of his efforts, and those who followed. The Hut-Inn has undergone changes over the years, in its appearance, ownership, and menu. They no longer offer "Cheesburgers from above" but the food is just as heavenly as always. We like to go to the Hut every Saturday night when they feature live guitar music. |
