Matthew LaParr, electrician, receiving a suggestion award at Benson Mines. Randy Jones, the electrical foreman, is giving it to him. On his right is Bill Vader, the sub-foreman. Circa 1970s. Benson Mines, NY. Photo donated by Jim LaParr.
Homer Thivierge adding fuel oil to ammonium nitrate. On the left is Glen Giffin. Jim LaParr on the right. Jan 14, 1958. Benson Mines, NY. Photo donated by Jim LaParr.
Daytime blasting crew of Benson Mines, supervised by Jim LaParr, who is on the far right with his hands in his pockets. 1959. Benson Mines, NY. Photo donated by Jim LaParr.
On the left is Floyd Noble, center is Jim LaParr, and on right is Cedric Hubbard. Loading blast holes at Benson Mines. Circa 1960. Benson Mines, NY. Photo donated by Jim LaParr.
Workers pose at the first railroad station and buildings in Benson Mines. This was the end of the railroad before it was extended to Newton Falls. Circa 1890. Benson Mines, NY.
Workers pose outside the boiler room at the Benson Mines Co. Building under construction. Circa 1910. Benson Mines, NY.
Workers pose at doorway of the cab of a large steam shovel manufactured by the Bucyrus Company. Circa 1910. Benson Mines, NY.
Two men use a steam drill in the Benson mine pit. Circa 1910. Benson Mines, NY.
Workers on top of the Benson mine plant building framework. Circa 1910. Benson Mines, NY.
Portrait of seated miners for the Benson Mining Co. Circa 1910. Benson Mines, NY.
