UPPER PENINSULA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM

CALUMET, MI

20231009-FS-EL-002 A view of a willow root through a microscope in the search for mycorrhizal colonization as part of an enhanced soil weathering project at the Houghton Forestry Sciences Laboratory. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231009-FS-EL-002 Credit: USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station

The Upper Peninsula Firefighters Museum is a fascinating tribute to the brave men and women who have served as firefighters in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Located in Calumet, MI, the museum is housed in a beautifully restored firehouse that dates back to 1898. The museum features a wide range of exhibits that highlight the history of firefighting in the region, including antique fire trucks, firefighting equipment, and uniforms and gear worn by firefighters throughout the years.

One of the most impressive exhibits at the museum is the collection of antique fire trucks. Visitors can marvel at the sight of these beautifully restored vehicles, which range from a 1910 horse-drawn fire wagon to a 1948 Mack fire truck. The museum also features a collection of vintage firefighting equipment, including hoses, nozzles, axes, and helmets.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offers educational programming for visitors of all ages. The museum's staff and volunteers are passionate about sharing the history of firefighting in the Upper Peninsula, and they offer tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year.

Overall, the Upper Peninsula Firefighters Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of firefighting in Michigan. With its impressive collection of antique fire trucks, firefighting equipment, and educational programming, the museum is a fitting tribute to the brave men and women who have served as firefighters in the Upper Peninsula.

UPPER PENINSULA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CALUMET MI. US MID #8402600732

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

20231009-FS-EL-002 A view of a willow root through a microscope in the search for mycorrhizal colonization as part of an enhanced soil weathering project at the Houghton Forestry Sciences Laboratory. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231009-FS-EL-001 Mackenzie “Kenzie” Russell examining willow roots for mycorrhizal colonization in Houghton, MI. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231009-FS-EL-003 Katherine Heckman, a Research Biological Scientist, showing off the FTIR machine used to characterize the chemical composition of organic matter in the Houghton Forestry Sciences Laboratory. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231009-FS-EL-004 Mike Needham, Facility Operations Specialist, standing next to a lyophilizer used to preserve samples in the Houghton Forestry Sciences Laboratory. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231005-FS-SF-005 Northern Research Station's Physical Scientist Paula Zermeno in the Houghton Graphite Lab in Michigan. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231005-FS-SF-004 Northern Research Station's Research Scientist Evan Kane observing the Rhizotron at the Houghton Laboratory in Michigan. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231005-FS-SF-003 Northern Research Station's Research Ecologist Eric Lilleskov observing the Rhizotron at the Houghton Laboratory in Michigan. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231005-FS-SF-001 Physical Scientist Paula Zermeno of the Northern Research Station in the Houghton Graphite Lab in Michigan. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
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Contact UPPER PENINSULA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM

UPPER PENINSULA FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM
PO BOX 503
CALUMET
MI
49931

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MID # 8402600732
Name UPPER PENINSULA FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name UPPER PENINSULA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 382914103
NTEECC A59
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 47.117477, -88.566435
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 000800
US Census Block: 4031