Interior Ophir Hoisting Works. The Cages.

Tags: mining , ophirmine , virginiacity

Date of photo: Late 1870s

Photographer: Carleton Watkins

Source : California State Library

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Description

This is a Carleton Watkins view of the hoisting cages inside the Ophir Mine in Virginia City. This is one piece of a stereo pair.

Date Uploaded: October 7, 2025

Permanent Link: http://wnhpc.com/details/watkins4153

Source: California State Library

Source URL: https://delivery.library.ca.gov:8443/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE244242

Source Caption: Interior Ophir Hoisting Works. The Cages.

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