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Large pillar underground in the mines in Lyon Mountain

Large pillar underground in the mines in Lyon Mountain

Large pillar underground in the Lyon Mountain Mines. Pillars were left after all the iron ore around them had been mined, to try and prevent collapses and cave-ins. Lyon Mountain Mines, operated by Chateaugay Ore & Iron Company. Circa 1930s. Lyon Mountain, NY. Courtesy of Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum

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