Industry - Mining: Van Anda / Copper Queen
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Copper Queen Mine

Originally named the "Vananda Mine"

 1895 Opened up by E. Blewett.

 1895- 1901 Acquired by Van Anda Copper and Gold Company.Mined down to 500-foot level.

1902-1905 Operated under bond by an English company. Ore removed through winze sunk 180 feet below 500-foot level.

 1906 Leased to Trimetallic Company of New York.
Winze sunk 60 feet.

1907 Leased to Mr. E.M. Cox; shaft extended to 600-foot level.

1908 Leased to Dr. Sawyer. Some exploratory work on 500-foot level.

1897-1916 Production: 8,800 tons.

1915 to 1917   Crude ore shipped to the Tacoma Smelter  400 tons.

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Accession Number: 2008.88.25
Title: Van Anda Mine - Shaft House  c.1898
 

 

 


Accession Number: 2006.50.12
Title:  Copper Queen Mine c. 190
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Accession Number: 2006.50.08
Title:  Copper Queen c.1900


Accession Number: 2008.88.27
Title:  Copper Queen c.1900

 


Accession Number: 2006.50.13
Title: Copper Queen c.1900

 


Accession Number: 2007.138.142
Title:  Copper Queen c.1950

 

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