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Mines and Mills, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Mines and Mills, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Mines and Mills. The Caledonia No. 1, Deadwood Terra No. 2, and Terra No. 3. Gold Stamp Mills, located at Terraville, Dak. []. Three prominent lumber mills and stacks of lumber
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1880s American West Arial View Elevated View Extraction Frontier Gold Mine Goldmine Grabill Grabill John C H John C John C H Grabill Lumber Lumber Industry Mill Mine Processing Rooftop Rooftops Sawmill Settler Settlers Timber Timber Industry Group Portrait Meeting Of Frontiers Stamping Mill
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Mines and Mills" is an awe-inspiring photograph taken by renowned American photographer John C.H. Grabill in 1888. The image captures an elevated view of Terraville, a bustling frontier town located in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. The scene is dominated by three prominent lumber mills, each with their distinctive stacks of lumber and rooftops. The Caledonia No. 1, Deadwood Terra No. 2, and Terra No. 3 mills are depicted in all their industrial glory. The mills were integral to the region's economy, providing the necessary timber for the burgeoning gold mining industry. The image offers a glimpse into the meeting of two major industries of the American West - mining and lumber. The photograph is an intriguing blend of the old and the new. The gold stamp mills, with their chimneys billowing smoke, represent the extractive industry, while the lumber mills symbolize the industrial revolution. The settlers, who had recently arrived in the region, were in pursuit of gold, but they also needed the infrastructure provided by the lumber industry to build their homes and establish their communities. The photograph is an important historical record of the 19th century in the American West. It captures the spirit of the frontier, where the harsh realities of the wilderness were met with the determination and ingenuity of the settlers. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who tamed the American frontier and transformed it into a thriving industrial hub. John C.H. Grabill's photograph, "Mines and Mills," is a valuable addition to the heritage art of the American West. It offers a unique perspective on the industrial landscape of the late 19th century and serves as a reminder of the rich history of the United States.
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