1957 Oliver Iron Mining Virginia Plant Production Vintage Original Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 8x10" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.This is an aerial view of the Oliver Iron Mining Company's ore sizing plant in Virginia, Minnesota, taken in 1957. The plant is part of the Oliver Iron Mining division of U.S. Steel Corp and appears to be in full operation, showcasing extensive tracks, structures, and smoke indicating active production processes.Oliver Iron Mining Company was instrumental during the industrial growth of the mid-20th century, providing substantial iron ore supplies essential for U.S. Steel Corp operations. This plant, specifically in Virginia, Minnesota, indicates the large-scale American industrial efforts and mineral extraction activities that defined this era. The surrounding landscape marks the characteristic terrain of Minnesota mining regions.Text present on photo:Oliver Mining CoIn Full Operation This new ore sizing plant, operated by the Oliver Iron Mining division of U.S. Steel Corp. in Virginia, Minn., went into full production recently. The plant, an addition to Oliver's Rocheleau crushing plant, can handle 33,000 tons of ore a day. T JUL 12 1957 4ENGRAVING1957 JUL 11 PM 5-12ARTISTS1957 JUL 11 PM 5-02PHOTO BY GRAND RAPIDS HERALD-REVIEWGRAND RAPIDS, MINNESOTADESCRIPTION:DATE: 7/6/57NEGATIVE NUMBER: 1-7336TRIBUNE CUT ORDER Subject: OliverSize: 4" X 3 7/8"Blue edition on Fri. Ordered by FSMDate: _______Handwritten text:OliverIronplant- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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