Exterior view of Republic Steel iron ore processing plant in Mineville

C: Caption on photo reads: Mineville plant viewed from the top of “A” shaft headframe. Near the mines owned and operated by Witherbees, Sherman, & Company until 1939; then, leased to and operated by Republic Steel until 1971. Circa 1940s. Note tailings piles, including mound beyond buildings. Mineville in the Town of Moriah, NY.

Where: Mineville
When: 1940-1950
Work: Extractive and Mining Industries
Institution: Adirondack History Museum

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