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SILVER MINING, c1880. A stack of silver ingots at Leadville, Colorado, c1880
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SILVER MINING, c1880. A stack of silver ingots at Leadville, Colorado, c1880
SILVER MINING, c1880.
A stack of silver ingots at Leadville, Colorado, c1880. Oil over a photograph
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Media ID 13136601
1880 Abundance Boomtown Brick Ingot Leadville Mine Miner Rocky Mountain Silver Smelting Stack Westward Expansion
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This print transports us back to the late 1880s, capturing a pivotal moment in American history. The image showcases a stack of gleaming silver ingots at Leadville, Colorado - a booming mining town nestled amidst the majestic Rocky Mountains. The photograph, enhanced with oil painting techniques, beautifully captures the abundance and prosperity that characterized this era of westward expansion. A testament to the relentless pursuit of wealth and opportunity during the American boomtown period. In this scene, we see men donning their hats as they stand proudly beside the towering stack of silver ingots. These miners were integral to Leadville's success, tirelessly working underground in dangerous conditions to extract precious minerals from deep within the earth. The brick structure behind them hints at the industrial nature of silver smelting that took place in these mines. It serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and perseverance in transforming raw materials into valuable commodities. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand, we are transported back to an era defined by ambition and exploration. It is a visual representation not only of Leadville's rich mining heritage but also symbolizes America's relentless pursuit for progress during its formative years.
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