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2020 Calendars Butte Headframes - May
June 03, 2019
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The Original is May's featured head frame. The mine operated from 1878 to 1976 and the main shaft was 3,569 feet deep. I was driving some of the little-visited neighborhood streets on the Butte Hill when as I turned a corner, I came upon this view.
Head Frames calendars are available at Books and Books, the Chamber of Commerce, and Second Edition...
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2020 Calendars Butte Headframes - April
May 31, 2019
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The Kelley is April's featured head frame. The mine operated from 1949 to 1980 and the main shaft was 4,810 feet deep. I like how the morning sun highlights the head frame, the Summit Valley is in shadow, and the Highlands almost glitter.
Head Frames calendars are available at Books and Books, the Chamber of Commerce, and Second Edition Books here...
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2020 Calendars Butte Headframes - March
May 29, 2019
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The Steward is March's featured head frame. The mine operated for 99 years from 1877 to 1976 and the main shaft was 3,633 feet deep. I like the bluish lighting of the head frame and in the Summit Valley and the low angle new-day-sun on the Highlands in the distance. The 'used brick' appearance of the back of the hoist house is interesting--did they...
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2020 Calendars Butte Headframes - February
May 26, 2019
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The Bell Diamond is February's featured head frame. The mine operated from 1882-1928 and the main shaft was 3,609 feet deep. This view of the Diamond is commonly photographed -- it is just about the only angle where you can include the hoist house and not have power lines criss-crossing your picture. Even though you see many photos from this angle,...
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2020 Calendars Butte Headframes - January
May 19, 2019
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I am working on the 2020 Twpatt Photography calendars and so far have orders for about 15 Head Frames calendars! Let me know if you would like a copy and I will add you to the list!
The Anselmo is January' featured Head Frame. The mine operated from 1887-1959 and the main shaft was 4,301 feet deep. I like this photo because the mine yard is backli...
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