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Garnet miners with tools at Barton Mines in North River

Garnet miners with tools at Barton Mines in North Creek

Garnet miners at Barton Mines pose against the opening of a new shaft. Notice the steel beams and wooden post on the left to support the overburden.  Circa 1900. North River, NY.

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