This church reflects the heritage and building techniques of the Italian immigrants who built the church. The church is strikingly reminiscent of Renaissance parish churches in Italy. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1979 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Open everyday 9 am to 5 pm You will never forget the thrilling experience of visiting the Iron Mountain Iron Mine. Watch expert miners operate modern mining machinery as you ride on the underground trains. On US-2 in Vulcan, 10 miles east of Iron Mountain. Guided underground mine tours by train, through 2,600 feet of underground shafts to see the reality of iron mining. Largest rock shop in the Upper Michigan. Group rates and tours by appointment.
The "King of Hills", this 123.5 meter ski slide is one of the highest artificial ski jumps. The scaffold is 186 ft high, and the lenght of the slide is 381 feet. An informational kiosk is located at the bottom of the jump with history and information.
In 1878 a sawmill was erected here as the first industry in the Norway - Vulcan area. John O'Callaghan was owner of this mill which supplied early mining number needs until 1902. This spring was caused by a 1094 foot hole which was drilled in 1903 by the Oliver Mining Company in search of iron ore. The hole cuts several steeply dipping porous strata that trap water at the higher elevations to the north. The difference in elevation causes pressure: this pressure is released by the drilled hole demonstrating the principle of the artesian well. On the slope to the north are the obscure workings of the Few and Munro mines, operated in 1903-1922, now owned by the Ford Motor Company. This roadside stop now offers free water to all. Fresh, clean and cold, this is a great spot to stop on fill your water bottles and stretch your legs. There is a small picnic area as well. It is located just on the west city limits of Norway, right on US-2.
The Upper Peninsula Veterans Memorial is dedicated to pay tribute to the members of the armed services and to their memory. The Memorial is located next to the Pine Mountain Ski Jump. Mission Come to the U.P. Veterans Memorial, bring your family and friends. You will find it to be a place to rest, reflect, and reminisce upon the past - to remember comrades at arms, past, present, and future - a place to heal and find closure, a place to say welcome home, thank you for a job well done. The ultimate tribute to their lasting sacrifice. Company Overview A place to inspire future generations and define what one means by "For love of Country." "You will never be forgotten." General Information A tribute to those that served from the jungles of Vietnam to frigid Korea, from the battlefields of WW I and WW II, Europe and Japan to the Islands of the South Pacific, sands of the Middle East, and to all who have answered the call to arms, the call to defend our freedom and way of life. The Upper Peninsula Veterans Memorial represents all 15 counties of the U.P. as well as recognizing in granite the eras of Vietnam, Lebanon-Granada, the Gulf Wars, Korea and WW I &WW II. At the base of each granite marker are pavers containing the names of those whose memory is honored and shared by others. These pavers are available for sale to honor your loved ones. Space has been allocated at the U. P. Veterans Memorial to honor our service men and women engaged in the war in the Middle East.
