a Beautiful Mine

Category: Illinois

  • MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (CHICAGO)

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    Visit the Old Ben #17 coal mine shaft and learn about the development and history of coal and coal mining. Click Here for More Information on the Museum of Science and Industry Coal Mine Exhibit

  • VINEGAR HILL LEAD MINE (GALENA, ILLINOIS)

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    “This underground lead mine is typical of the primitive mines of the era. It was originally mined by an Irishman in 1822 and handed down from generation to generation. The museum features a variety of lead and ore samples and mining tools.” Click Here for More Information on Vinegar Hill Lead Mine [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbX6qxIyuNY[/embedyt] [flexiblemap width=”100%”…