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Blockhouse Mine

Date:	1940
Description:	Blockhouse lead mine with cows grazing.

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Prospecting for Lead

Date:	06 1949
Description:	Gophering, or prospecting for lead using a windlass at Maplewood Farm.

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Pioneer Slag Tower and Furnace

Date:	1948
Description:	Large brick kiln-like structure in field. Built in 1876, the blast furnace was used to salvage additional lead from the slag of 18 area furnaces operating ...

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