Erie Mining Company Exhibit 

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Opening day: Friday May 22, 2020 10:00am-04:30pm.

In the early 1950's rumors swirled rapidly around Schroeder, Tofte, and Lutsen that a mining company was going to build a dock and a power plant at Two Island. Excited residents dreamed of well-paying, stable jobs and increased economic opportunity.

In 1953 many hundreds of workers were needed to build the dock and power plant, turning Schroeder into a Boom Town. Local resources were stretched to provide places for workers to live and eat, as well as schools, clinics and grocery stores. Local men joined the construction crews. Other local residents provided services to newly arrived workers.