Colorado Mining Association Photographs
Collection focus: Photographs of mining activities in Colorado (1920?-1980?). The Colorado Mining Association, established in 1876, is the oldest professional mining industry trade association in the U.S. These photos reflect decades of mining and mineral processing throughout the state, making it a unique record of the history of mining in Colorado.
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Placer mining operations, California Gulch, Leadville, 1931. Modified from A0160-032.
Samples from the Collection
Panoramic view crushing plant & mill, Climax Molybdenum Co., Climax, August 1931. Modified from A0160-066.
Method of dumping cars on sub-level, Shenandoah-Dives Mine, Silverton. Aug. 1931. A0160-050.
West Gold property on Chicago Creek above Idaho Springs, 1931. Modified from A0160-030.
Men and mine car, Senorita Portal. A160-299.
Leadville Flotation Mill, June 1930. Modified from A0160-012.
Men on a surface skip, London Mining & Milling Co., 1940? A160-355.
Men at the Los Ochos Mine, 1959. A160-077.
Main building, Climax Uranium Company. A160-241.
Dredge, Park County, 1938. A160-357.
Hoist operators, Resurrection Mine, 1947? A160-195.
Geographic Areas
Boulder County; Clear Creek County; Gilpin County; Hinsdale County
La Plata County; Lake County; Larimer County
Mesa County; Mineral County; Ouray County; Park County
San Juan County; San Miguel County; Summit County; Teller County
Mining History in Images: Presentation
Part 1: Colorado Mining Association Photos
Part 2: Gilman Photos. See the Gilman Photos Collection
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