Mine: Breitung Hematite Mine, Negaunee, MI


New York Hematite Mine (until 1870) → Breitung Mine → Became


Operated for:

From: 1901

Location: SE-SW and irregular part of S 1/2-SE Sec 6 of T47N-R26W.

Owned by: Breitung Hematite Mining Co, in 1908. (Related to Mary Charlotte Mining Co.). Acquired in 1921 by Inter-State Iron Company. In 1948 interest was transferred to Jones and Laughlin Ore Co. Formerly operated by Breitung-Hematite Mining Co.

Produced: Iron Ore

Method: Underground, 1,200 feet., slicing and caving method.

Railroad connection: DSS&A to Marquette dock; LS&I to Presque Isle Dock.

Stamp Mill/Pellet Plant:

Until: 

Lifetime Production: 


Breitung Mine

Photo Info: The Breitung Mine shart house and complex in the early 1900's. [MINART]


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