Mining
McGown Mine
| Available Images: |
Full Size |
| Accession Number: |
JBM493 |
| Category: |
Other Industry; Mining |
| Description: |
Several gold mines were opened in the area, but not much gold was found. The McGown mine, located two miles south of town, was opened in 1894. The mine was sold in 1899 for three million dollars to an American syndicate. The new company started mining for copper, but there was only enough to keep producing for a couple of years. All mines in the area were closed by 1913. |
| Date: |
c.1894 |
| Source: |
PSPL |
| Physical Attributes: |
11.6cm x 15cm; b/w photograph |
| Photographer: |
J.B. Miller |
| Keywords: |
mine; gold; copper; dig; McGown; produce; industry; commerce; refine; export; raw material; business; |
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