Mikel B. Classen – Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
Author, Photographer, and Historian
Recipient of the Historical Society of Michigan’s, 2020 George Follo Award for Upper Peninsula History
News From Mikel: 1/30/2026 – For those that enjoy my photography, I’ve had a site at Fine Art America since 2014. It features my photography and has options to purchase many of the more spectacular pictures I’ve taken from across the U.P. a few from other places but mostly the U.P. The site allows me to sell prints of a variety of sizes and print papers. There is also other merchandise on there as well including coffee cups, greeting cards and jigsaw puzzles for many of the pictures I’ve uploaded. There are over 100 pictures which makes a great gallery for my photos. More are being uploaded all the time, so if you like it, follow it for current updates. Mikel Classen – Official Photography Website
My bookstore has occasionally malfunctioned. I believe it is working correctly but if there are any problems using it, please let me know at the email address below. Thank-you.
If anyone is interested in having me sell and sign books at an event or give a talk on U.P. history, send an email to mikelclassen@mikelbclassen.com
Latest Posts
Mackinac Island’s Fairy Arch – Lake Huron – Michigan
The Lost Stone Arch of Mackinac Island One of the popular attractions on Mackinac Island is the Arch Rock. This beautiful limestone formation is seen by most visitors to the Island, but at one time, there was another limestone arch formation called the “Fairy Arch.” The Fairy Arch was one of the Island’s must-see attractions…
Life of the S.S. Zenith City
This article contains never before seen photos of the Zenith City taken at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. They are part of the Mikel B. Classen Collection of Historical Pictures. The Zenith City was a classic freighter ship of its day. It sailed throughout the Great Lakes for many years, and was the longest ship of…
Historical Photos – Ironwood, Michigan
I received a few historical pictures from Ironwood. I wanted to pass them along as it has been difficult for me to find pictures from the west end of the Upper Peninsula. Above is the Norrie Mine. It was the first mine in Ironwood. Named after A. Lanfear Norrie, an explorer leading an expedition…
Legendary Lifesaving Captain Trudell’s Premonitions
Dreams of the Dead Author’s Note: From the files of the odd, strange, and curious, this is a story that first appeared in Bloodstoppers and Bearwalkers by Richard M. Dorson. I thought it would be an ideal tale to repeat for the month of October. Captain Trudell and his crew of life savers built a…
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