Back to the Present
The Daily News is bringing back photos of “yesteryears.” Each week, an historical photograph will be posted on The Daily News’ Facebook page. Readers will be asked to identify the location, as well as share a memorable experience of the location. “Back to the present” will then be published in the Wednesday edition, including a current photo. Readers can comment on The Daily News’ Facebook page, or email tcastelaz@ironmountaindailynews.com with subject “Back to the present.”
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The Daily News is bringing back photos of “yesteryears.” Each week, an historical photograph will be posted on The Daily News’ Facebook page. Readers will be asked to identify the location, as well as share a memorable experience of the location. “Back to the present” will then be published in the Wednesday edition, including a current photo. Readers can comment on The Daily News’ Facebook page, or email tcastelaz@ironmountaindailynews.com with subject “Back to the present.”
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This week's Back to Present photograph, provided by the Menominee Range Historical Foundation Museum, is a 1913 photograph of the Gately-Wiggins Company at 121 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain. Samuel Rusky ran a general store at this address in 1892. Frank Grossbusch sold confectioneries and furniture at this location in 1902, and lived upstairs with his family. In 1907, the Gately-Wiggins Company, "complete house furnishers," managed by Patrick Downey, occupied the first floor, while the Grossbusch family resided upstairs. The Gately-Wiggins Company, selling clothing and furniture, was still located at this address in 1913 with John Williams working as the manager. The second photo is a view of the downtown building that is now home to Lume, a cannabis dispensary.