Elk Rapids Fires Its First Blast Furnace | Northern Michigan History On June 24, 1873, the Elk Rapids Iron Co. fired its first blast furnace, launching a booming iron industry that shaped Northern Michigan's history.

🔥 On this day in 1873, Elk Rapids fired up its first blast furnace—igniting a booming iron era in Northern Michigan! 💥🏭
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