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Miner Mike
 Post subject: Redback Mine Trip
PostPosted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:15 pm 
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Last spring, renowned local author, historian, and archeologist Ed Lenik led us on a fantastic tour to the Redback Mine. This mine is unique in that it has a largely intact ore roaster present. The mine dates back to 1780 and included an inclined shaft approximately 300 feet in depth. Here are some photos of the expedition...

http://www.ironminers.com/mineforum/viewtopic.php?p=110213

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Miner Greg
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:25 pm 
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Cool shots Mike! Let me go through some of my photos from that trip and post them up..

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