Member’s Photo Compilation Volume IV
This member’s only photo compilation contains over 100 of the best historical photos from the mining regions of the West.
Creede, Colorado: A Photo Collection
The great silver boom at Creede, Colorado began in 1891. The railroad was offering regular passenger service to Creede by the end of that year, setting the stage for a huge influx of people by 1892. Also arriving in the area by train were journalists and photographers from around the nation, making this one of the best documented boom towns in the West.
The Humphreys Mill
Located just north of Creede, Colorado, the remains of the Humphreys Mill mark the site of a significant industrial facility that operated from 1902 to 1918. Primarily processing silver, lead, and zinc ores, the mill played an important role in Creede’s mining economy during the early 20th century.
Aftermath of the Gunfight at the OK Corral
It is often overlooked that the events surrounding “Gunfight at the OK Corral” occurred during one of the most important silver mining excitements in United States history, and many of the region’s mining camps and towns played a part in the events that unfolded.
William Keys and the Desert Queen Ranch
William Keys was a notable prospector and miner in the Death Valley region during the early 1900s. He later settled on a ranch in Southern California that later became part of Joshua Tree National Park. The ranch, which contains many interesting mining artifacts, is open for guided tours.
The Plumbago Mine – Alleghany District, California
The Plumbago mine was a gold producer located in Sierra County, California. The mine was worked intermittently for over a century.
The Last Chance Mine Tour
Once one of Creede, Colorado’s most significant silver producers, the Last Chance Mine now offers underground tours that provide visitors with a fascinating look at the workings of an 1890s mine.
Randsburg, California: The C. W. Tucker Collection
Randsburg, California, was the site of a gold rush that began in 1896. Resident photographer C. W. Tucker documented the town and its mines, but his work remained largely unknown until a collection of his photographs was auctioned in 2011.
Member’s Photo Compilation Volume III
This member’s only photo compilation contains over 100 of the best historical photos from the mining regions of the West.
Ute and Ulay Mine – Lake City, Colorado
The Ute and Ulay mine is located a few mile west of Lake City, Colorado. The mine, part of the Galena (aka Henson Creek) district, was a producer of gold, silver, lead and zinc. Located in 1871, this was the first major mineral discovery in the Lake City area.
