These photos show the progress on the new road that will bring travelers more easily from U.S. 41/M-28 to the Michigan Iron Industry Museum to discover how Michigan iron ore and Michigan miners built our nation. Jump to the most recent photo.
The entrance road is the latest in a series of amazing transformations for the MIIM as it moves closer to its goal of becoming a year-round museum. Follow the progress in Phase Iand Phase II.
Learn about how an Iron Industry Heritage Plaquehonors your family's role in Michigan's iron industry and supports the museum's expansion efforts.
September 4, 2008
Michigan Lt. Gov. John Cherry, State Sen. Mike Prusi and State Rep. Steven Lindberg join former State Rep. Stephen Adamini and other local dignitaries, including Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board members, for the new road's groundbreaking ceremony.
September 2008
Road builders begin clearing the 5/8-mile route through thick forestlands using chainsaws and logging booms.
Week of September 29, 2008
A logging boom stacks logs for pickup at the former trailhead leading to the Michigan Iron Industry Museum building.
Week of October 27, 2008
With the site of a new 20-space parking area staked out in the foreground, workers at the upper right prepare to blast a rock outcropping along the route of the new road to the Michigan Iron Industry Museum.
Week of November 3, 2008
After clearing away dirt and rock loosened by blasting, a heavy boom-operated shovel works on the road grade.
Spring 2009
The driveway to the Michigan Iron Industry Museum.
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