Northeast Michigan Oral History and Historic Photograph Archive

U.S. Fish Hatchery

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Negatives
Description
Alpena's U.S. Fish Hatchery was completed in 1882, and proceeded to plant fish in surrounding waters until 1933. In 1928, the hatchery was moved from its original location on Water Street to the rear of City Hall. On September 23, 1933, the hatchery was ordered closed as part of the government's economy program.
Date of Original
c 1885
Dimensions
Width: 5219 px
Height: 3309 px
Image Dimensions
Image Width: 5219px
Image Height: 3309px
Subject(s)
Fish hatcheries
Alpena County (Mich.)--History
Collection
Knechtel Collection
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Approxiimate location of Hatchery:
    Alpena
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 45.0619073473899 Longitude: -83.4300034179687
Donor
Dennis Knechtel
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to United States law. No restrictions on use.
Recommended Citation
Knechtel Collection, Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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