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Other Mining Companies, 1855-1909

 Series

Series Scope and Content Summary

The Central Mine was bounded on the east and west by two competing mining companies, the Northwestern and Winthrop mines, respectively. Here can be found some annual reports to stockholders and miscellaneous materials about these mines’ histories. After the Central Mine ceased operations at the turn of the twentieth century, another company, the Frontenac Copper Company, was formed to further exploit the mineral resources of the Central Mine’s former property.

Dates

  • 1855-1909

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.35 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

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