Back to the Present
This undated photo shows a crowd at the eastside ice skating rink, then at East Hughitt and Jackson streets. In the back is the warming building that included selling concessions. (Photo provided by the Menominee Range Historical Museum in Iron Mountain)
Today, the former eastside skating rink location is now home to Larry Barkle Field for area Little League baseball players. The structure still stands and is currently the Cecil Langren Field House. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News)
This undated photo shows a crowd at the eastside ice skating rink, then at East Hughitt and Jackson streets. In the back is the warming building that included selling concessions. (Photo provided by the Menominee Range Historical Museum in Iron Mountain)
Today, the former eastside skating rink location is now home to Larry Barkle Field for area Little League baseball players. The structure still stands and is currently the Cecil Langren Field House. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News)
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This week's Back to the Present, provided by the Menominee Range Historical Museum in Iron Mountain, looks back at the eastside ice skating rink.
The rink on East Hughitt and Jackson streets was a long-time popular area gathering spot for winter sport.
The undated photo shows a crowd enjoying an afternoon of skating. In the back is the warming building that included selling concessions.
There were very few days there wasn't a full house on opening nights.
The photos were a recent addition to the museum's photo archives.
Today, the location is now home to Larry Barkle Field for area Little League baseball players.
The structure still stands and is currently the Cecil Langren Field House.
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The Daily News is bringing back photos of "yesteryears," along with a current photo of area historical locations when possible. "Back to the Present" is usually published on Wednesdays. Have a suggestion for a potential site? Email tcastelaz@ironmountaindailynews.com, with the subject of "Back to the Present."