Much of the milling equipment predated the mill itself, so I would not be surprised if this particular machine really dates to 1860.
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Inside the pilot copper concentrator.
These corner pilings served as bumpers… a little assurance against wind, ice, and new captains.
On the middle level of the Poacher House. For a detailed view of the chart see ‘See Reverse’.
One of the principal businesses in McConnell was a farm implement and lumber store. This is too new to have been bought there, but I like that it’s still on the edge of town. It’s more comfortable than the emptiness beyond, that used to be a little prairie town.
A massive steel sheer’s equally massive drive cog. Imagine the force.
Tarpaper telling time- Wood wittling weather- Rust rot ruins.
Work never done.
See left.
A vintage X-Ray machine in the oldest section of the hospital.