Cliffs Shaft Mine
Visiting? The towns around it and where to stay →
About the district
Cliffs Shaft Mine, at Euclid St. between Lakeshore Dr. and Spruce St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 17, 1992. It was among the first 3 of Ishpeming’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the national level. The district takes in 7 historic buildings. The listing covers 15 acres.
What it isFormer mine, now a museum in Ishpeming, Michigan, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 105 MB · National Archives↗1880 to today
- 1880Built
- 1992Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 34 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Euclid St. between Lakeshore Dr. and Spruce St., Ishpeming · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Cliffs Shaft Mine
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Cliffs Shaft Mine
Is Cliffs Shaft Mine on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 17, 1992 (Register number 92000832).
Is Cliffs Shaft Mine a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Cliffs Shaft Mine?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Cliffs Shaft Mine?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 105 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25340067 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.