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Image of Ford Mine top works, Coal Creek, circa 1915
1978.6585.25a
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Ford Mine top works, Coal Creek, circa 1915

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Between 1910 and 1926, the Ford Slope Mine was one of the most productive mines in the Newcastle/Coal Creek area. This photo shows the buildings at the top of Ford Slope Mine sometime between 1912 and 1918. The large building near the five tall smokestacks is the steam plant which powered the mine pumps and generators. Other buildings house the mine hoist.

Handwritten on image: 11714

Typed on verso: Ford Mine (Coal Creek) Top Works

Same as SHS19169
ID Number: 1978.6585.25a
Date: Circa 1915
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 7.75 x 9.75 in.
Additional Information: View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv71147
Credit: MOHAI, Pacific Coast Company Photograph Album, 1978.6585.25a
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Businesses and Corporations, Mining

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