Thursday, February 3, 2011

Kennicott Mines

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In the early 1900's Kennicott was home to one of the world's largest copper mines. After a few decades of use, the site's resources were depleted and the town of Kennicott was all but abandoned. Over 70 years later much of the original equipment and structures remain basically untouched. This ghost town gives a interesting look into Alaska's past.

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