The shoemaker’s shop operated by Frank Perino was first listed in the 1902 city directory and remained at the same location in the city directories until 1913.

Perino was born in 1861 in Ozenia, Italy, and came to the United States in 1888, settling in Iron Mountain.

He married the former Carolina Furno in 1890, and the couple had five daughters and three sons. His wife preceded him in death in 1938.

Perino opened the shoe repair business on the north side shortly after coming to the area, operating for about 35 years. He passed away in 1943 at age 82 after a “lingering illness.”

Today’s view of 515 1/2 Vulcan St. on Iron Mountain's north side. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)

The horse-drawn bus was the first public transportation line in Iron Mountain. The wagon had bench seats on each side with roll-down canvas curtains to keep out the rain.

The women seated inside the bus and standing at the left were teachers who were transported to and from the Chapin and Farragut Schools at the Chapin Location. Note the three young boys crouching underneath the bus.

The Chapin School was built in 1889 at the corner of Vulcan and Sixth streets, and was razed in 1949.

The Farragut School was erected in 1899 at the corner of Vulcan and Fifth streets.

The Amidon School, named in honor of L.E. Amidon, Iron Mountain’s superintendent of schools from 1898 to 1915, was erected in same area in 1924 and still stands today.

The other photo is today’s view of 515 1/2 Vulcan St.