Vintage Copper Pit Mine Ruth Nevada Postcard - Industrial Landscape
$ 4.49
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Vintage Copper Pit Mine Ruth Nevada Postcard - Industrial Landscape. Several small trains are visible, highlighting the active operations of this significant mining site. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Explore the impressive scale of early 20th-century industry with this striking vintage postcard depicting the Copper Pit in Ruth, Nevada. The image captures the immense open-pit mine, showcasing its numerous terraced levels and intricate network of train tracks winding deep into the earth. Several small trains are visible, highlighting the active operations of this significant mining site. A plume of smoke or steam rises from the pit, adding a dynamic element to the arid landscape and distant mountains, all rendered in vibrant, colorized hues characteristic of the era. This collectible postcard offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal industrial landmark. The reverse provides remarkable statistics about the mine's scale: approximately one mile long, five-eighths of a mile wide, 700 feet deep, and boasting 13 levels, with an output of 75,000,000 tons of milling ore. Published by Nevada Photo Service, Reno, Nev., it represents a historical document of a major copper mining operation that played a crucial role in the region's economy and development. This piece is ideal for collectors of mining history, Nevada memorabilia, or vintage industrial photography.
