Railroad: Lake Superior District Power Company (E)

Ironwood & Bessemer Railway & Light Co. → Lake Superior District Power Co. → Abandoned

From: Ironwood & Bessemer Railway and Light Company

Began in 1922.

Operated for 10 years.

Rail operations ended: 1932.

Reference: [MRRC]

Notes

This is an electric railroad which extended from Montreal and Hurley Wisconsin east to Ironwood, Bessemer and Jessieville, MI, a total of about 12 miles. The line was ultimately abandoned in 1932.

The railroad's car barn was located in Ironwood near Aurora Street (US-2) and Scott Avenue.

Time Line

1922. Began operations.

1932. Operations ended.