Torch Lake, a part of the Keweenaw Waterway, is steeped in history and the Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw is unveiling an exhibit celebrating it, titled “Torch Lake Legacies.” On Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m., a reception will be held at the museum to open the display.
Included is the story of the lake, from its geological history, the many years of Ojibwe presence, the famed mining years, and present condition and remediation. The museum says that learning about Torch Lake’s history may provide us with valuable lessons for the future.
The Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw is situated inside of the former Carnegie Library in Houghton. Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie donated $15,000 in 1909 to construct the building, which remained Houghton’s public library until 2006, when it moved to its current location on the Portage canal. The aim of the museum is to preserve local history and present it to the public in a way that’s accessible.
