Donor establishes fund for preservation of 2 historic Calumet buildings

Calumet, MI - An anonymous donor has established 2-endowment funds for the preservation of 2-Calumet buildings. The Copper Country Firefighters Memorial Museum Building Preservation Fund and the Calumet Theatre Building Preservation Fund were established at the Keweenaw Community Foundation. Officials say they were created to help preserve the buildings that house the Copper Country Firefighters History Museum and the historic Calumet Theatre, ensuring the landmarks remain part of Calumet’s landscape for generations to come. The endowments are dedicated to the buildings’ preservation, and will help address ongoing maintenance, restoration, and structural needs as they continue to age. Both buildings are owned by the Village of Calumet and represent important pieces of the village’s history, identity, and architectural heritage.