McKenzie House

by A. K. Hoagland. Architect: Carl E. Nystrom Location: 401 Tamarack St., Laurium Built: 1901 Donald McKenzie, a blacksmith, and his wife, Ellen, lived in this house with their son, Angus.  Donald McKenzie, born in Canada, was of Scottish descent.  In 1900 he and Ellen lived in their own house in the next block, at… Read more McKenzie House

Elba Johnson House

Courtesy of Corey Frederickson

by A. K. Hoagland. Architect: Charles Archibald Pearce Location: 200 Hubbell St., Houghton Built: 1901 Demolished: after 1928 (1960s?) Although this building no longer stands, it is an interesting example of a house built to accommodate Michigan Tech (then called the Michigan Mining School) students and faculty.  Situated directly across from campus, and most likely… Read more Elba Johnson House