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Silver Islet Summer (~1902)

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
Stunning black and white photo of the buildings on Silver Islet and their reflection in the water of Lake Superior. In 1868, silver was first discovered there and by 1871 more than 175 men were employed at the mine, located on a 90-square-foot rock island three-quarters of a mile offshore in Lake Superior.

Date of Original
~1902
Dimensions
Width: 5 in
Height: 3.5 in
Subject(s)
Mine buildings
Silver mining
Lake Superior
Silver Islet
Local identifier
P239
Collection
Thunder Bay Public Library
Geographic Coverage
  • Silver Islet
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 48.321944 Longitude: -88.811388
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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Thunder Bay Public Library
Email:research@tbpl.ca
Website:
https://www.tbpl.ca

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Brodie Resource Library

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Thunder Bay, ON

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