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Block 100 Fire

Concept Plans Request for Proposal

The Village of Calumet is requesting proposals for preparing a redevelopment concept design for the approximately .5 acre site created by the tragic May 2021 fire that resulted in the total loss of three historic buildings in the 100 block of 5th Street. Learn more about the project and how to apply below.
Concept Plan RFP

What Happened?


On the evening of May 21, 2021, a disastrous fire destroyed three historic structures that once stood in the 100 Block of 5th Street in downtown Calumet. A fourth historic building, 104 5th Street, sustained extensive damage.
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The buildings that burned contributed to the historic atmosphere of Calumet’s downtown, as well as to the Calumet National Historic Landmark District and the Keweenaw National Historical Park. The buildings were also home to 43 downtown residents, four businesses, and represented over 100 years of treasured memories.

Heroic efforts by community members ensured that residents made it safely out of the buildings, and Calumet’s own volunteer firefighters led twelve regional volunteer fire companies who ensured the fire spread no further.
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Above; At the right hand side of the image is 104 5th Street (with Ulseth Lumber, Coal & Wood Sign) which was damaged in the fire, moving to the left are the three buildings which were lost. 

Site Clean-Up


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Moving Forward

Michigan Enhancement Grant Funds will be used to prepare the site for redevelopment in the following broad categories;

Site Acquisition - Complete
The site is now owned by the Houghton County Landbank Authority (HCLBA). Sale of the properties will be controlled by the HCLBA and Village of Calumet. Any redevelopment will be subject to the Village of Calumet Zoning, including the Historic District overlay rules. Development of a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is currently in development. 

Stabilization of 104 5th - Underway
Damaged by the fire, the property has changed hands and rehabilitation of property interior is nearing completion. Exterior improvements are expected to be complete in 2023. 


Site Preparation - Planned
New utility stubs and removal of remaining foundations


​Public Input - Until April 30th
The Village of Calumet hosted a public input session on Monday, April 24th to inform and solicit information on this project.  You can watch a recording of the  
meeting below! 
 
Concept Plans - Request for Proposals Open Until May 1st
The Village of Calumet is currently soliciting Requests for Proposals to create concept plans for the 100 Block Fire Site.
Concept Plan RFP

The Village of Calumet immediately began to work with regional,
state, and federal organizations to ensure the necessary steps were taken for the safe and comprehensive remediation and redevelopment of the site. 

When it became clear that private insurance resources were not going to be sufficient to complete remediation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) then stepped in and conducted a complete site clean-up.

Immediately after the fire but prior to the EPA/EGLE clean-up, area legislators Greg Markkanen and Ed McBroom were able to secure a $250,000 Michigan Enhancement Grant to assist with the redevelopment of the fire site. To facilitate that process a group called the Fire Site Task Force was formed. 

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Above; 104 5th Street, damaged by the fire, is now under new ownership and is being redeveloped. A grant has been secured from Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for this project. 
FIRE SITE TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIPS

Village of Calumet - Manager, Megan Haselden
Houghton County Land Authority/Houghton County - Tom Tikkanen
Main Street Calumet, Inc - Leah Polzien
Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) - Jeff Ratcliffe
Keweenaw National Historical Park (KNHP) - John Arnold
Local Developer - Andy Lahti

Get Involved.


The public is invited to provide input on redevelopment of the 100 Block Fire Site, Monday, April 24th. Attendees will be led through a site orientation, review the community needs survey data collected in 2021, and contribute to community redevelopment!
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Not able to attend in person? Join virtually via Zoom . The meeting will be recorded for future viewing, check back here after the event to watch!

The public is invited to submit comments until April 30th, via email to manager@villageofcalumet.com.

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Contact

Village of Calumet
340 Sixth Street
Calumet, MI 49913



Phone: 906.337.1713
Email: manager@villageofcalumet.com

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