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Miners in man cages at Republic Steel Company mine in Mineville

Miners in man cages at Republic Steel Company mine in Mineville

Miners in man cages at the surface, ready to go down into the mine. Each miner has a helmet light. Republic Steel Company. 1943. Mineville, NY. Courtesy of the Adirondack Experience.

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