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MINNESOTA: IRON MINE, 1941. Miner standing at at one end of the Hull-Rust-Mahoning iron pit
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MINNESOTA: IRON MINE, 1941. Miner standing at at one end of the Hull-Rust-Mahoning iron pit
MINNESOTA: IRON MINE, 1941.
Miner standing at at one end of the Hull-Rust-Mahoning iron pit. The open pit is two and a half miles long, three quarters of a mile wide and about four hundred feet deep, one of the largest open pit iron mine in the world, near Hibbing, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon in August 1941. From the Farm Security Administration
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1941 August Great Depression Industry Iron Mine Miner Minnesota Mountain New Deal Open Steam Power Summer Train Vachon Locomotion
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This print takes us back to the year 1941, offering a glimpse into the vastness of Minnesota's Hull-Rust-Mahoning iron pit. Standing at one end of this colossal open pit mine is a lone miner, his figure dwarfed by the sheer magnitude of the landscape that surrounds him. The immensity of this iron mine is truly awe-inspiring; stretching across two and a half miles in length, three quarters of a mile in width, and plunging down about four hundred feet deep. Photographed by John Vachon during August 1941 as part of the Farm Security Administration project, this image captures not only the physical enormity but also showcases an era marked by industry and hard work amidst challenging times. Set against the backdrop of America's Great Depression and New Deal initiatives, this photograph symbolizes resilience and determination. The miner himself stands tall, embodying strength as he gazes out onto the expanse before him. Steam power locomotives can be seen in motion nearby, emphasizing both progress and reliance on machinery within this mining operation. This snapshot freezes a moment in time when man faced nature head-on to extract valuable resources from beneath Minnesota's soil. As we observe this historic scene today through Granger Art on Demand's meticulous reproduction process, we are transported back to an era where human ingenuity met with natural wonders on an epic scale.
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