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“An aged mining shaft”
This place is on private property. Listing for informational purposes only. Please do not visit without express permission from the land owner. The state-of-the-art Audrey shaft and headframe was the largest facility of its kind built by the United Verde Extension (UVX) Company during its years of operation. It was constructed in 1918 only after the location of an extraordinarily rich copper deposit made the investment economically viable. The Audrey shaft was completed in 1918 as part of a complex operational plan that sought to maximize the amount high-grade ore extracted, reduce fire risk (a major concern in this sulfur-rich soil) and optimize worker safety.
Our beautiful state has so much to offer. One of the best things you could do here learning the history. The height of this dwarfed the eEmpire State building. I WOULD RECOMMEND Read more
Your mind won't fathom the depth of this shaft until you perr through the grate. It is unnerving. Deeper than the height of the Empire State Building! A great insight to the history of Jerome... Read more
This is a very awesome park shows how mining was done and the equipment used back in the day. You can stand on top of the minshaft and see all the to the bottom. Would recommend this if you are in... Read more
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