Town and City Scenes--Marquette

Color postcard from 1938 of the Picnic Rocks islands, viewed from the shore, in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from approximately 1933 of "Pulpit Rock," a unique rock formation along the shore of Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan.

Color postcard from 1938 of the sunken gardens at the Marquette Branch Prison in Marquette, Michigan. The gardens were created in the 1920s to beautify the prison grounds and provide activity for the prisoners. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from 1906 of the old post office and the Marquette City Hall on Washington Street in Marquette, Michigan. The city hall (in the background) was built in 1894. The post office was replaced by the Federal Building in 1936.

Color postcard from 1938 of the ship J. J. Turner at the coal docks in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Black and white photograph from 1858 of Marquette, Michigan, with Lake Superior in the background.

Color postcard from circa 1915-1925 of Washington Street in Marquette, Michigan.

Color postcard from circa 1925-1935 of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company's Hoist Dam near Marquette, Michigan. The dam was built in the early 1900s, and is still in use today.

Color postcard fomr 1938 of the Black Rocks along Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from 1938 of a scenic view on the coast of Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Black and white stereograph from circa 1880-1890 of the road leading to a bridge crossing the Carp River south of Marquette, Michigan.

Black and white drawing from 1881 mapping out an aerial view of Marquette, Michigan. The ore docks are clearly visible along the harbor. These docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient. The first ore dock in Marquette was built in 1857. In 1862, elevated ore docks were built to make loading easier.

Color postcard from 1938 of bathers enjoying the Shiras Pool in Presque Isle Park, Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from 1938 of the 1869 painting "Father Marquette and the Indians" by Flemish artist Wilhelm Lamprecht (misspelled on the postcard), showing Father Marquette preaching to Native Americans on his expedition down the Mississippi River in 1673. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from circa 1907-1915 of the Savings Bank Building, built 1892, at 101 Front Street in Marquette, Michigan.

Color postcard from circa 1907-1910 of Ridge Street, looking east from High Street in Marquette, Michigan.

Black and white stereograph showing a view of Marquette, Michigan, the harbor and the ore docks. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient.

Black and white photograph from approximately 1863 of the Marquette, Michigan shoreline and harbor, with the Cleveland Iron Mining Company ore docks on the right. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient. The first ore dock in Marquette was built in 1857. In 1862, elevated ore docks, as seen in this image, were built to make loading easier.

Color postcard from 1938 of the U. S. Post Office building (also known as the Federal Building) on West Washington Street in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from 1938 of rock formations among the Black Rocks on the coastline of Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from circa 1912-1920 of the Lake Superior Ishpeming Railroad ore dock in Marquette, Michigan. Built in 1912, the ore dock was a great improvement on previous ore docks. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient. The first ore dock in Marquette was built in 1857. In 1862, elevated ore docks were built to make loading easier.

Color postcard from 1938 of bluffs on the shore of Lake Superior, near Presque Isle in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from 1938 of U.S. 41 near Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Black and white photograph of ships being loaded with iron ore at the ore docks of Marquette, Michigan. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient. The first ore dock in Marquette

Color, big-letter postcard from 1938 of Marquette, Michigan. Images included are: Lake Superior, the county courthouse, the Father Marquette statue and the iron ore docks. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from 1938 of the terraced gardens at the Marquette Branch Prison in Marquette, Michigan. The gardens were created in the 1920s to beautify the prison grounds and provide activity for the prisoners. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from circa 1920-1930 of the Father Jacques Marquette statue on the shore of Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan.

Color postcard from circa 1935-1940 of Graveraet High School in Marquette, Michigan. Built in 1925 to replace Howard High School, which had limited capacity, it was named after the mother of the primary benefactor of the building.

Black and white photograph of ships being loaded with iron ore at the ore docks of Marquette, Michigan. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient. The first ore dock in Marquette was built in 1857. In 1862, elevated ore docks were built to make loading easier.

Black and white copy print of a drawing from 1850 of a city view of Marquette, Michigan.

Black and white postcard from 1905 of Front Street in Marquette, Michigan.

Black and white photograph showing a steamer on Lake Superior, with people on the boat and on the shore, and docks in the background in Marquette, Michigan.

Color postcard from 1938 of the Duluth, South Shore Atlantic Railroad Co. ore dock in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient. The first ore dock in Marquette was built in 1857. In 1862, elevated ore docks were built to make loading easier.

Black and white photograph taken August 10, 1912 showing the F. B. Spear Sons complex, including the Spear Merchant Dock in the background, in Marquette, Michigan. The company began in 1869 and dealt in providing wholesale and retail grain, coal and other products. The dock handled steamer and freight shipping.

Color postcard from 1938 of the Marquette County Courthouse in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color souvenir postcard from 1938 with an image of the Father Jacques Marquette Statue in Marquette, Michigan. This postcard is the back cover of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Black and white photograph of the Marquette, Michigan shoreline, with the Cleveland Iron Mining Company ore docks on the right. The ore docks were used to load ships with iron ore directly from railroad cars, making the process much more efficient. The first ore dock in Marquette was built in 1857. In 1862, elevated ore docks were built to make loading easier.

Color postcard from 1938 of Graveraet High School in Marquette, Michigan. Built in 1925 to replace Howard High School, which had limited capacity, it was named after the mother of the primary benefactor of the building. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.

Color postcard from circa 1910-1920 of a residential street in Marquette, Michigan.

Color postcard from 1938 of Longyear Hall at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. The building opened in 1900, one year after the school was founded. This postcard is part of the Marquette Postcard Souvenir Booklet.