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Mount Bohemia Ski Resort Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-047

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Collection, 1988-2001, of documents relating to the development and establishment of Mount Bohemia as a ski resort near Lac La Belle, Michigan. Includes local newsletters, economic development plans for the area, weather and environmental reports, and an early resort plan and brochure.

Dates

  • 1973-2001

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Mount Bohemia in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a ski resort located near Lac La Belle, Michigan, in the northern Keweenaw Peninsula. Mount Bohemia operates two chairlifts, and offers the highest vertical drop in the Midwest with 900 feet from the top of the peak to the base of the resort. The resort has 75 runs and first opened for business in 2000. Mount Bohemia does not operate any snow making equipment and relies on its 250 to 300 inch year average of lake effect snow.

Extent

0.35 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box (letter size))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection, 1988-2001, of documents relating to the development and establishment of Mount Bohemia as a ski resort near Lac La Belle, Michigan. Includes local newsletters, economic development plans for the area, weather and environmental reports, and an early resort plan and brochure.

General Physical Description note

0.35 cubic feet1 manuscript box

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,4/6/2011

Title
Mount Bohemia Ski Resort Collection
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
4/6/2011
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

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