Exploring an 1800’s Silver Mine from Top to Bottom

Exploring an 1800’s Silver Mine from Top to Bottom

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“Mines of the West”

The Santiago Mine was discovered in the 1860’s and was mined continuously for over 50 years. Silver was the main commodity mined here. Over the years, several mills were constructed to support the mining operations, each larger than the one before. After decades of constant activity, the mine’s…

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