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Curtis shaft of the Savage mine ca. 1868
Series: Photographic Albums of the Geological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel - The King Survey, 1867 - 1872
Curtis shaft of the Savage mine ca. 1868 (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has been colorized and enhanced by Western Mining History. Depicted are miners at the top of the Curtis shaft of the Savage Mine in Virginia City, Nevada in 1868.
This photo has appeared in the following article:
The Comstock Lode: Nevada’s “Big Bonanza”
Gould and Curry Mine 1867
Gould and Curry Mill 1868
California Pan Mill and Virginia City, Nevada 1876
Sierra Nevada Hoisting Works
Indian camps behind the Ophir Mine
Chollar Mine - Virginia City, Nevada
Ophir Mine - Virginia City, Nevada
Hoist gear leaving the Fulton Foundry - Virginia City Nevada
Newly cast bull gear for a large hoist leaving the Fulton Foundry, Virginia City. Building with porch is foundry office.
C & C Shaft - Virginia City Nevada 1888
Chollar, Norcross, Savage Shaft - Virginia City, Nevada
Consolidated Virginia Mill and Hoisting Works, Virginia City, Nevada 1878
Obiston Shaft - Virginia City, Nevada 1891
Union Mine - Virginia City, Nevada ca 1908
Consolidated Virginia Mill and Hoisting Works, Virginia City, Nevada 1878
The Patio Process - Gould and Curry Mill
California Pan Mill - Virginia City, Nevada
Interior view of the California Pan Mine 1876
Cornish pump at the Union Consolidated shaft ca. 1880
Miners of the Comstock Lode ca. 1870s
Illustration of the underground works of the Gould and Curry Mine 1862
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Depicted is an illustration of the interior works of the Gould & Curry mine at Virginia City, Nevada 1862. The illustration demonstrates how square set timbering was used to stabilize the massive stopes of the Comstock mines.
This photo has appeared in the following article:
The Comstock Lode: Nevada’s “Big Bonanza”
Sacramento Mill on Cedar Hill - Virginia City, Nevada
Nevada Mill - Virginia City, Nevada 1876
Mariposa Mill at Virginia City, Nevada ca. 1876
Winfield Mill at Virginia City, Nevada 1876
Omega Mill at Virginia City, Nevada 1876
Land Mill at Virginia City, Nevada 1876
C & C Shaft - Virginia City, Nevada 1876
Savage Hoisting Works - Virginia City, Nevada ca. 1867
Hale, Norcross and Savage Works - Virginia City, Nevada
Miners move ore cars in the Gould & Curry Mine 1867 (colorized)
Miner at Work Underground - Virginia City Nevada 1867
Miners double jacking in a Comstock mine ca. 1867 (colorized)
Taken by O'Sullivan using the glare of burning magnesium for a flash of light