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Cornish Pumping Engine and Mining Museum

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A museum on Kent St, with 18 places within a five-minute walk. One of 5 arts & culture in Iron Mountain.

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On the National Register since 1981

Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine

Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine

Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 9, 1981. It is significant for its industry, engineering and invention at the state level.

The Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine, also known as the Cornish Pump, is a steam-driven pump located at the corner of Kent Street and Kimberly Avenue in Iron Mountain, Michigan, United States. It is the largest reciprocating steam-driven engine ever built in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981, and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1958.

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300 Kent St

The nearest neighbor is World War II Glider and Military Museum, 1 min walk away.

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Address300 Kent St · 49801
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Address
300 Kent St
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Phone
(906) 774-1086
Website
http://www.menomineemuseum.com
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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