Uncle Harvey's Mausoleum
The watery grave of an impractical idea.

šŸ“œ Concrete structure in Lake Superior, also known as "the cribs" or "the icebox".
šŸ” Foundation of an unloading dock built by Harvey Whitney in 1919, abandoned by 1922.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Unique historical landmark
šŸŠ Popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and diving in summer
šŸ¦ Resting place for nesting birds
ā„ļø Accessible for exploration in winter when the lake is frozen
šŸ“œ Intriguing history of a failed business idea

Why Avoid

āš ļø Structure is slowly abrading due to lake storms
šŸš§ One concrete pillar already collapsed in 2015 šŸŒŠ Lake Superior's unpredictable storms made it impractical

Tips

šŸ§Š Check local conditions before attempting to walk on frozen lake for exploration.

Last updated 28 days ago

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