Monthly Archives: July 2013

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  • Framework, posted 2013-07-28

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    Steel or iron framework to support electrical distribution system outside the former powerhouse at the Missouri Mines State Historic Site.  Some of the old insulators are visible near the top of the image and an old transformer rests on the ground in the background.  The mill building is to the left side.

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  • Restored Texaco Station, posted 2013-07-28

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    Last week I was out exploring new photo opportunities with limited success.  On my way home I decided to drive through Desoto, MO, to see if there were any interesting images to be had around the Union Pacific railroad shops there.  As I drove into town, I saw what appeared to be a pristine Texaco gas station from the mid-1900’s.  The building didn’t appear to be open and there was no information about what was housed there or why this […]

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  • Missouri Mines State Historic Site, posted 2013-07-27

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    I had the opportunity to visit the Missouri Mines State Historic Site this morning and wanted to share a few images from the trip.  The site is located on the old Federal Mill No. 3, previously owned by the St. Joseph Lead Co.  This mill, which operated until 1972, was the largest lead mill in the world.  The site, along with nearby land, was donated to the State of Missouri in 1975 for use as a park.  Other than the […]

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