Sifting crushed rock at Barton Mines in North River

Miners sifting through material at Barton Mines. The empty wooden barrel in the foreground was used to transport stones. Three of the men shoulder hods, used to carry rocks, bricks or other masonry supplies. Two of the miners are identified as Joe Lancore and Frank Hitchcock. Circa 1900. North River, NY.

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