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 The day shift at the Beach Glen Mine is pictured here during the 1930's. |
Beach Glen MineThe Beach Glen Mine dates back to atleast 1760 as this was the year a charcoal forge was built in the vicinity. However, it was not until 1808 that mining here was documented. At this time, minor surface mining took place and it was likely abandoned shortly after this date. The mine was worked on and off from 1851 on when two openings were made 400 feet apart. In 1900, at a depth of 475 feet, a rich magnetite vein was discovered 14 feet wide yielding 56 to to 60 percent iron. Up to this point, only lean ore had been found. 7,000 tons of ore were removed but the plummeting price of ore closed the mine again in 1903. The mine reopened in 1923, working sporatically until 1930. |
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