Exploring Abandoned Mines
Uncovering and Opening an Abandoned Mine
Here’s the link to part 2 In 1872, Henry DeBardeleben and his father- in-law, Daniel Pratt, formed a partnership to purchase the Red Mountain Coal and Iron Company, changing the name to Eureka Mining and Transportation Company. In 1873. DeBardeleben sent his mine engineer, Joseph Squire, from the Helena Mines to Red Mountain to rebuild the Oxmoor Furnace, that was…
Read More »Pushing Into Unexplored Areas Of A Large Abandoned Mine Complex – Part 3
In this video, we run out this great, unexplored level and start on the next level down, which turned out to be just as rewarding… The unexplored section of this mine definitely earned it a spot on my “Favorite Abandoned Mines” list. Given how damp and humid this mine was, I am very grateful that so many artifacts were preserved…
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