This minor children's classic was published in 1904 and was written by Marquette author Carroll Watson Rankin.  It tells the story of four girls who earn the right to use a small cottage as a playhouse for the summer after they clear the yard of all the dandelions.

This is a very wholesome and charming tale you may remember reading when you were in grade school.  This hardcover book is the perfect gift for girls age 7-14.  (Published by the Marquette County History Museum)

Click here to read an article by Jennifer Lammi about how the story came about.

Cost is 13.95 each.  Please enclose $4.00 for shipping and $0.50 for each additional book.  MI residents must add sales tax.  Call to order by credit card or send a check to the address above.

The Museum Store has available a collection of original stock certificates for sale.  These certificates are from the 1880's, and have never been issued.  There is a limited number available.

The Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon Railroad has 4 designs available in a variety of colors, red, green. brown, black and orange.

Citizens Bank of Marquette

Also available, Lake Superior Hotel Sanitorium Association, Marquette & Western Railroad, Marquette & Ontonagon Railroad.

Cost is $25.00 each, plus $4.00 for shipping and handling.  Call Jennifer for details.

Another unique item for the collector is this original DSS&A brochure from 1956. 

There is a fold-out map inside showing how the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad forms a direct line connecting the Pacific Northwest, Eastern and Western Canada, New England and the Mid-West. A photograph of the #300 train is also inside.

Cost is $3.00 each, add $1.00 for shipping up to 6 copies.