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Smelter - Morenci, Arizona, USA
Smelter - Morenci Copper Mine, Arizona, USA. The Detroit Copper Company started mining at Morenci in 1872. Copper Queen Consolidated Mining bought the property in 1885, with the company name being changed to Phelps Dodge in 1917. Date: circa 1905
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Arizona Chimney Consolidated Copper Dodge Iron Metal Working Mine Mining Phelps Smelting Morenci Smelter
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This photograph showcases the Smelter at Morenci, Arizona, USA, circa 1905. The Detroit Copper Company initiated mining operations in Morenci as early as 1872, but it was not until 1885 that the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company took ownership of the property. The company name would later change to Phelps Dodge in 1917. The towering chimney in the image is a testament to the industrial might of the copper mining and smelting process that took place at Morenci. The smelter was an essential component of the copper mining operation, as it was responsible for extracting and refining the valuable metal from the raw ore. The scene depicted in this photograph offers a glimpse into the past, when the United States was rapidly industrializing and the demand for copper was on the rise. The country's growth as a major industrial power relied heavily on the extraction and processing of natural resources, and the copper mines of Morenci played a significant role in this narrative. The smokestacks of the smelter belched out plumes of smoke, a byproduct of the combustion process used to separate the copper from the ore. The air was thick with the smell of iron and copper, a pungent reminder of the hard work and determination that went into extracting this valuable resource from the earth. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the history of copper mining and smelting in the United States, and the role that the Morenci Mine played in shaping the country's industrial landscape. It is a testament to the ingenuity, perseverance, and ambition of those who worked in the mines and smelters, transforming raw materials into valuable commodities that powered the nation's growth.
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