Copper World
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| Copper World goes beyond the obvious in providing interesting artifacts from the region's rich mining history like this 1928 Hancock Consolidated Mining Company Stock Certificate ($100). |
The selection of copper items here is tremendous, almost overwhelming. Items range from copper teapots, plates, and molds to copper specimens, burnished sailboats, weathervanes, windchimes, spinners (hang them from a porch or a branch), and copper jewelry. There's always something new, like indoor-outdoor weather stations and hand-carved driftwood, and it's all on the web site. Second-generation owner Tony Bausano has an excellent selection of videos and books about the region and about mining. A video monitor lets you preview videos. Copper World occupies what's thought to be the oldest wood store building, from 1869. Now that the big storefront restoration/renovation project is over, Tony is back in local politics as the president of Calumet's Village Council. With his wife Joyce doing the books and children Chris and Tim on the floor, Copper World is a family affair. Next door brother Mike has Calumet Mercantile, with many, many kinds of fudge and wrapped candy in barrels. 
101 Fifth at Scott (906) 337-4016. From June 20 thru Labor Day open Mon-Sat 9-8, Sun 1-4. Otherwise Mon-Sat 9:30-6, Sun 1-4. Wheelchair-accessible.
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Hunt's Map Guide to the Upper Peninsula
• 13 detailed U.P. maps
• Full color, on sturdy, water-resistant paper
• Folds out to 12”x38”
• Only $6.95
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