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Title |
Alta Mine |
Object Name |
Photograph |
Description |
The Alta Mine was established in 1869 and mined until 1956 for gold and silver from a network of underground tunnels and open pit mining. Located west of Corbin Montana. The mine was initially operated by Helena Mine and Reduction Company between the years 1883 and 1896, where 150 to 200 tons of ore were mined per day. |
Caption |
Alta Mine |
Provenance |
Found in collection |
Notes |
The Alta Mine was established in 1869 and mined until 1956 for gold and silver from a network of underground tunnels. The mine was initially operated by Helena Mine and Reduction Company between the years 1883 and 1896, where 150 to 200 tons of ore were mined per day |
Date |
Circa 1910s |
Collection |
Wickes |
Catalog Number |
2023.6.17 |
Photographer |
Unknown |
Search Terms |
Alta Mine Wickes Montana Corbin Montana |
Subjects |
Alta Mine |
Year Range from |
1910 |
Year Range to |
1920 |