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A Keweenaw National Park
Co-Operating Site

The Hanka Homestead

Askel, Michigan (Otter Lake)


Read about the Hanka Homestead click here
Photography by Daryl Laitila

View of the main house

Sauna, Stable, and Barn

Bigger Barn

Side View of Bigger Barn

Chicken Coop

Grainary
On the left you can see the stream of water that flows under the dairy building. The water kept the milk cool and prevented spoiling. Food items were placed in containers and then in the water inside the building. See the picture on the right.
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