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Preparing a blast in Republic Steel mine in Mineville

Caption on photo reads: Loading a drift round to blast with electric caps.

Inside the mines owned and operated by Witherbees, Sherman, & Company until 1939; then, leased to and operated by Republic Steel until 1971.

Circa 1940s. Mineville in the Town of Moriah, NY.

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