Mine: Chicago Mine, Wakefield, MI

Spark Mine → Chicago Mine → South Chicago Mine

Operated for 29 years.

From: 1886

Owned by: M. A. Hanna Company and the Oliver Mining Company at various times.

Produced: Iron Ore

Method: 

Railroad connection:

Until: 1915

Lifetime Production: 

Notes

Chicago Mine, which includes the Spark Mine and South Chicago Mine was located on the north shore of Sunday Lake near Wakefield. It was owned at various times by the M. A. Hanna Company and the Oliver Mining Company.

Time Line

1888. It was operated as the Sparta.

1896. Became the City of Chicago Mine.

1915, It was called the South Chicago mine.