Wednesday, July 7, 2010

177, 178, 179/365 - Mining Mix

The Quincy #2 shaft as seen through a field of brush and wildflowers.
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An idyllic scene, with a 9000 foot deep copper mine in the distance.

Black and white photo of a rock foundation.
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The massive poorrock compressor foundation at the Arnold #2 mine's huge surface plant. This is one of the coolest ruins I've ever found, and it's (hopefully) going to be opened to the public... sometime!

Me, sitting on a poorrock pile.
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Finally, a relaxing shot -- at least, relaxing for me. This shot is from the old Quincy #7 poorrock pile (yes, the same stuff that formed the Arnold's foundation!). Over the years, visitors have put together a rocky seat, so that you can sit and enjoy the view of Houghton and the Portage.

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