Ishpeming: Historic Ski Center
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N 46° 30.190 W 087° 39.930
16T E 448937 N 5150170
On the south side of US-41 between 2nd and 3rd Streets in Ishpeming. Plenty of parking at the US National Ski Hall of Fame.
Waymark Code: WMMXE
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2006
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The sport of skiing was introduced to America in the nineteenth century by Scandinavian immigrants. The first ski club in Michigan and one of the first in the country was formed at Ishpeming in 1887. It held its first public ski meet on February 25, 1888. The longest jump was one of thirty-five feet. Since then this city has produced many famous ski jumpers who have gained their experience on renowned Suicide Hill. Here in this city the National Ski Association was formed on February 21, 1904. The National Ski Hall of Fame and Ski Museum is located here because of Ishpeming's historic role in developing skiing in America.
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