Explore Historic Houghton

with one of our self-guided walking tours!

Historic Houghton Museum in the Street

Posted on lampposts along Shelden Avenue, you can view the current scene just beyond the historic photo — and observe how much, and how little, has changed. 

Follow the QR codes or click on our EXPLORE tab for additional information about many of Houghton's historic buildings. 

Check out this video from Visit Keweenaw!

Village to City: Houghton's Golden Anniversary

Placed along Houghton's waterfront from Kestner Park to East Houghton Park, this outdoor exhibit details the transformation of Houghton's waterfront from a post-industrial wasteland to the beautiful recreational trails and parks of today. 

Created in 2020 in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of Houghton becoming a city. 

Historic Houghton Walking Tour

WE ARE CURRENTLY REDESIGNING THIS TOUR - consequently, some of the panels listed on the linked map are not installed. Look for all new signs in fall 2024.

Fifteen signs posted throughout downtown Houghton with interpretive text and historic images. Each panel describes an aspect of Houghton's development from rustic frontier village to industiral boomtown. 
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