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Here are some selected pictures from the paper.  Please note that the resolution has been reduced for internet browsing.  The pictures are originally much higher in quality.

 

How to get to Kennecott via McCarthy Road

 

Bridge over Kuskulana River, McCarthy Road

 

Copper ore outcroppings on Bonanza Ridge (south east of Erie Mine)

 

Kennecott Mining Camp from the air

 

Erie Mine Bunkhouse (circled) from base trail.

 

Erie Mine Bunkhouse from the southwest

 

Erie Mine Bunkhouse from overlook, Root Glacier in background ~1600 feet below Bunkhouse

 

 

Erie Mine Bunkhouse showing damage to roof

 

Erie Mine Bunkhouse and mine entrance from 1994 (from air)

 

Bunkhouse in 1920s vs. 2008

 

Erie Mine entrance 1916 vs. 2008

 

Bunkhouse west façade 1930s and 2008

 

Bunkhouse north façade 1930s and 2008

 

Artifacts - Dynamite boxes

 

View from inside bunkhouse, above kitchen

 

Bunks

 

Cleaning area, 1st level

 

Dining area with ceiling collapsing

 

Kitchen, ceiling collapsed on stove

 

Tram shed next to mine entrance

 

Tanks above bunkhouse

 

Close up of Erie Mine entrance.  Note snow up to 1 meter thick in July.

 

Million Dollar Bridge over Copper River.  Childs Glacier in far background.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
   

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