Place

Gandy Dancer's Shack

Winter scene of a small poor-rock building with metal roof and brick chimney remnant.
The Calumet & Hecla Railroad Shack.

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Quick Facts
Location:
Calumet, MI
Significance:
Contributing Structure to the Calumet National Historic Landmark District
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No
MANAGED BY:
Private Property

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The Calumet and Hecla railroad, or Gandy Dancer’s shack is located on the far western end of the industrial core. The building is a single story made from poor-rock, a leftover from mining processes. Gandy dancers were men who rode the rails to care for the tracks. The shack was built for them to keep their tools in.
 

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Last updated: May 20, 2021