Arcadian Mine Site

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Title: Arcadian Mine Site
Photographer: Paul Hinzman
Subject Headings: Historic Sites - Historic Mines, Railroads - Cars, Manners and Customs - Clothing and Dress
Condition: Good
Description: [A photo of the Arcadian tourist mine in Ripley. The image shows a close-up of the adit entrance to the mine. A number of tourists are shown beginning a tour. A small steam locomotive is visible near the entrance to the mine.]
Source of Description: [cataloger]
Institution: Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections
Donor: Quincy Mine Hoist Association
Date of Photo: undated
Medium: still image
Color: black and white
Size: 25.5 cm x 20.3 cm
Polarity: Positive
Image No: MS033-001-006-001
Collection Name: Quincy Mine Hoist Association Collection
Terms of Use: Rights to reproduce and distribute this image may be restricted. Contact the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections for further information.
User Comments:
• The locomotive in the background is the No. 3 and was originally used at the C&H smelter in Hubble, MI. It has been restored and is now used for train rides at the Houghton County Historical Society museum in Lake Linden, MI.
12/13/2011 1:39:30 PM by Anonymous