Enlarge this interpretive sign from the Iron Ore Heritage Trail to learn about the Mathers who built Cliffs Cottage and founded Cleveland-Cliffs.	This robust entrance gate leads to Cliffs Cottage.  Imagine yourself in an 1890s horse and carriage traveling down this lane.
Then (1901) and Now (2019) views of Cliffs Cottage which overlooks the town of Ishpeming and several of the historic mines of the Marquette Iron Range.  CLICK HERE for a brief history of the cottage and its preservation. The photos below show various rooms inside the cottage which is now used for business purposes by Cleveland-Cliffs.

Photos Courtesy Dawn and Johnny Johnsson and Susan, Mike Canty,
And Iron Ore Heritage Trail.

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