Bammert Farm
Historical and Environmental Projects
In addition to gathering historical data regarding Bammert Farm, Gina Nicholas and Nick Wilson have been busy exploring the property and have installed GLC boundary signs and blocked open roads/trails at Bammert Farm. In a recent Powerpoint presentation to the GLC Board, Gina presented some of this historical information she has gathered.
Gina will be doing a more complete history for the Historical Society so check back to this page in a few weeks for additional information regarding Bammert Farm.
Bammert Farm History
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Jonas Bammert - original owner circa 1850 was logger and farmer.
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Known as the "Best Farm in Keweenaw" circa 1900 under Jonas and Joseph P. Bammert.
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Both Jonas and Joseph died by 1912; Farm changed hands several times and ended up with Peterman Stores.
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480 acres purchased by Joseph Lizzadro in 1934.
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466 acres gifted by the children of Joseph and Mary to Gratiot Lake Conservancy in 2004.
Bammert Farm Preserve Goals
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History -- early mining, logging, farming
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Ecological Preservation
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Working Forest
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Education
Gina's Nicholas's Powerpoint presentation (originally 110 MB) including numerous photos of the property
can be downloaded in smaller pdf or Quicktime formats below.
