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Railroad tracks and ore crusher in Benson Mines

Railroad tracks and ore crusher in Benson Mines

Written on photo: WHERE THE ORE IS CRUSHED, LARGEST ROLLER IN THE WORLD. BENSON MINES, NY. Pictured is a man standing next to railroad tracks.  The tracks lead to the crusher. Ore car would drop the ore down into the crusher. To the left is the ore processing mill. Circa 1900-1910. Benson Mines, NY. Real Photo Postcard by Henry M. Beach.

Check out our story on the history of Benson Mines.

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