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1. New Jersey Zinc main shaft house

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The main shaft house for the New Jersey Zinc Co. is the tall building at far right. The stacked lumber is for mine stoping. This view is facing north.

2. Mitchell Sets

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Wood framing used to support walls and overhead in the mine at Gilman, known as "Mitchell Sets"

3. Mine stope

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Mine stope showing the reinforcing timbers used. On the left side of the picture is a thermometer used to monitor temperatures.

4. Gilman stope

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A mine "stope" at the Gilman Mine. A stope is an opening made so the ore can be mined. Timbers are used to support walls and overhead for safe mining operations.

5. Mitchell Sets

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Wood framing used to support walls and overhead in the mine at Gilman, known as "Mitchell Sets"
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