With over 2,000 photos now in our Guest Gallery, it is interesting to see a number of shots of the same subject from various perspectives. Matthew Adair took the colorful upper shot from a slightly different angle than the black and white by Jim Van Oss. You could spend a whole Saturday afternoon here exploring the history of folks from the previous two centuries.

Thanks again to all who are making the Guest Gallery an extra virtual tour of the U.P. each day. Wonder which area we should spotlight in the coming week?

We have had a number of people ask when Pasty Central will continue taking pasty orders, for deliveries to resume after Labor Day. One issue we are currently wrestling with: an increase in shipping cost. For a number of years we had flat-rate pricing from our carriers, but they have now turned to 'zoned' charges, as well as a fuel surcharge. The jury is still out, as we want to hold the line on prices if possible, to make these delicious U.P. style pasties affordable for everyone across the country.

Have a good weekend.

Both pictures are awsome, but the black and white is eerily intriguing. Charlie, what ever it cost's........I need my pasties!!!!!

Increasing the cost of shipping the pasties! That's just mean. Maybe there's a loophole for you about shipping food, one can hope?

I just looked at the UP map and see a little town I never heard of (shame on me, but only lived in the UP the first 18 years of my life). The town's called Fairport. I'm just curious cause I see there are islands that can be hopped right down to Wisconsin! Bet the folks who grew up there have some interesting stories. Just a suggestion. So many towns to visit, so little time! Oh and since I grew up in Iron River, I'll cast a standing vote for IR.

P.S. Some more great pictures, today. There are so many talented photographers out there.
Seems Mother Nature is slowly taking back what's her's. I notice the trees growing tall in the middle of the graves and markers. So interesting.

Copper Country cemeteries are so old and interesting!! Maybe one of photographers could highlite one per week...like our UP towns. My #1 choice is Mount Calvery in Lake Linden where just about everyone in my family is buried. my great-grandparents, grandparents on both sides, my parents and recently my husband......lots of aunts, uncles,cousins & friends. They will never be forgotten!!

UP cemeteries are lile a magnet for my wife Ruth Ann. We can't hardly pass a new one, but that we must stop and read the head stones, and think about the past lives of people who came years before.

We went back home a few years ago (after being gone for about 15 years), and visited the cemetery in Houghton, where several members of my family are laid to rest. In the process of locating the graves, I was amazed to see how many names I recognized from my youth--neighbors, teachers, etc.--some of whom I did not know had passed away. It brought back many pleasant memories of these dear folks but also caused me to recognize my own mortality. Extremely interesting experience, which brought its own unique feelings of "home." These memories surfaced when viewing today's photos.

Can anyone tell me who would have the records of who is buried in the Eagle Harbor Cemetery? My father suspected that his grandfather may be buried there. His grandmother is buried in Copper Harbor, but he didn't know where his grandfather is buried. We went walking around the Eagle Harbor Cemetery looking for a stone with his name on it, but never found anything. Now that my father is gone, I'd kind of like to solve the mystery myself! Great pictures - as usual!

Eagle Harbor Week ends with an excellent art show.
I went there today. About 50 exhibitors, warm
temperatures, pleasant breeze, good
attendance,crowd at the beach, people in the
water.A perfect Copper Country afternoon!

Infra red photography..........You just never know what you will get till it is processed. Good guess Jim?

WHEN I WAS 12 YRS OLD I FOUND A SMALL HUMAN SKULL ON HALLOWEEN EVENING,[1942] 50 FT.NORTH EAST OF NEW ALLOUEZ. I PLACED A CANDLE INSIDE AND WHEN I LIT THE MATCH ON THE CANDLE, A SUFFUCATING AROMA EMITTED, CAUSING ME TO TOSS IT AWAY. I WAS QUITE FREIGHTENED BY THE EXPERIENCE,ESPECIALLY SCINCE IT LEFT ME WITH A DRY BITTER SULPHUR -LIKE TASTE IN MY MOUTH. QUESTION; DID ANY ONE ELSE IN ALLOUEZ STUMBLE ONTO THIS RELIC? THAT WAS NOT A NORMAL FIND.

Dan..that was a very weird find.....are you sure it was human?? Did you report it?....was it near a cemetery?..gosh that must have been shocking...

My eighth grade civics class (area history unit) was looking through a cemetary that hasn't been used for YEARS just south of Rockland when one of the girls started screeching her head off. She had almost stepped on a hand cut off at the wrist, palm up, with only about an inch of each finger left. We all stood in an appalled, silent circle until one guy finally used a stick to turn it over and it was a bear paw...I felt bad for the bear, but we were all sure relieved!

These old cems are sooooooo cool. And we sure have our share of old ones in the Keweenaw. The Cliff Mine cemetery is cool...or it used to be, haven't been there for awhile, but I've heard it's falling in. There's supposed to be an old Jewish cemetery around somewhere too...with Star of David headstones. That would be cool to visit. The old Indian cemetery in L'Anse is something to see. And for just plain awesome cemeteries, you can't beat the Ahmeek one. That is a tribute type of place. It's pretty incredible. I love to walk through the old ones.

Dan,

What were you doing in New Allouez in 42? I thought your family lived outside of Hubbell. I lived near Linwood Hill and my mom bought milk and eggs from the Belo farm. Or am I mistaken?

A couple of years ago my wife and I went to look for the cliff mine cemetary had a hard time finding it until we heard some kids voices it sounded like a boy and a girl we followed the voices until we found the cemetary then the voices dissappeared we looked for quite a while trying to find the source of the voices we never found them but what a great cemetary. Now that we know there's a jewish cemetary we're going back to find the kids and the other cemetary. We really love the old indian cemetaries too.

I'm sure glad to hear about others who are facinated by cemetarys. Was able to find my grandparents' graves in Lake Linden cemetary several years back. Was also able to see the grave of their 9-year-old son, Harry. Heard mom's story many times how he had fallen thru the ice and drowned. Made the story so real to me. Being involved with our twp. cemetary localy has much meaning because I understand peoples' connection to their ancesters. Hope to get there again soon. Thanks for the wonderful pics.

I ASSUMED THE SKULL I FOUND WAS FROM AN OLD INDIAN BURIAL GROUND. THERE WAS NO MISSING CHILDREN THAT I HEARD OF EXCEPT " FANNIE HOOE' FROM THE 1800 S.-{ ARCHEOLIGISTS ? }

RAY; I WAS BORN IN ALLOUEZ- MOVED TO HUBBELL IN NOVEMBER OF 1942. --WE NEVER HAD CHICKENS IN HUBBELL---ONLY ONE COW WHICH ATE BENEDIC'S FLOWERS ALL THE TIME --HO HO

Cemeteries in Keweenaw are on this site, you can connect to Houghton from it also.
http://www.mfhn.com/keweenaw/index.html

hi all yoopers...im visiting in wyoming..the temps are in the 90`s and the air is sooo dry...different from the U.P. well if anyone wants to e-mail me please do...as i will be homesick...ya betcha...

Hi Dan Bell
Are you the one who married Lorraine Kessell from Hubbell .
I am Therese Dulong Dimet an i went to school with Robert kissell

Dan B., what did Mr.Benedict do for a living? When we used to ride by there when I was kid I alwys thought that their house and yard was so NICE. I just knew they had to have a lot of money.

One of my favorite things to do is to visit old cemeterys and read the tombstones and imagine what the people were like while living. Some of my friends think this is most odd but I do enjoy seeing the old old cemeterys. One of my favorites is an old cemetery on Mackinaw Island up on a hill, its old and wore out but its very interesting history. I've been to many famouse cemterys another favorite of mine was Lincolns gave in Springfield Ill.

Thank you for sharing this picture.

I BELIEVE IT WAS HARRY BENEDICT; INVENTOR- GENIUS WHO SET UP LEACHING PROCESS FOR C&H MINING CO. THIS PROCESS RECLAIMED COPPER OUT OF MOTOR PARTS WITH HIS UNIQUE PATENTED SOLUTION OF AMMONIA & CALCIUM CARBONATE & ? HE THEREBY BECAME WEALTHY. I BELIEVE THIS PROCESS IS BEING USED AS WE SPEAK AT PENINSULA PRODUCTS CO. OF HUBBELL, MI. NEEDLESS TO SAY HE HAD A LUXURY HOME WITH BETTER HOMES & GARDEN TYPE SHOWPLACE ,FLOWERS, LANDSCAPPING ETC., WHICH WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ANNUALLY. MY COW WAS NOT INVITED BUT APPRECIATED IT ,AS I MENTIONED. ---{BROTHER MIKE IS MARRIED TO LORRAINE}

It's impossible to discuss the Eagle Harbor cemetary without mentioning its most famous "resident", Matilda.

Can you find the stone and photograph it? True Eagle Harbor Insiders will appreciate it.

I, personally, would be willing to pay extra for your pasties. I do for other things - why not these wonderful packages of home?

i am from flint michigan i graduated in 1993 and I remember always on holoween as a teenager me and some friends would go to a cemetary called by legend crack the whip and by legend as i remeber 6 kids were playing that game before being hit by a out of control vehical and now in the cemetary they made 6 stone life like stone children playing the game and there face expressions made were wright before they were hit it and if you see it

it will take your breath away in total fear and helplessness i promise. i now reside in wisconsin and cannot remember the cemetarys name if you could help me i would appreciate it my email is
simons54952@aol.com if you have any info

thank you

Anyone one remember Belle & Joe Lashapelle from Hubbell? My mother was from Lake Linden and by Dad Laurium.