A website is now online that contains numerous photos of the Sterling Mine in NJ during the period following abandonment. The pumps had been turned off by this time and work was being done to rescue mine equipment prior to the mine nearly completely filling up with water. For those of you who don't know, this became a fabulous tour mine in 1990 thanks to the efforts of the Haucks to preserve it. It is rich in history, rich in minerals, and a true wonder in mining achievement.
Enjoy!
http://www.adventures101.us/sterlinghill/sterlinghill.html