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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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Copyright © 2008 Robert Most |