Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI

Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1; FN-2; FN-3; FN-4; FN-5; FN-6A

Survey number: HAER MI-2

Building/structure dates: ca. 1856- ca. 1861 Initial Construction

National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 89001095

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1969 - 1980

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