Andreas Feininger Collection

Portrait of Andreas Feininger Looking to Side
(Original Caption) Here is Andreas Feininger, the photographer

Open-pit workings of the Utah Copper Company, Bingham Canyon, Utah. This is the Carr Fork side from which the company obtains huge amounts of ore

Carr Fork Canyon as seen from "G" bridge, Bingham Copper Mine, Utah

Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel mill takes form, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah

Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a steel mill under construction which will soon be producing vitally needed steel, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah

Constructing a building on the site of a new steel mill which will soon turn out steel for the war needs, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah

View along US 40 in Mount Vernon Canyon, Colorado, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
View along US 40 in Mount Vernon Canyon, Colorado

Main Street, Creede, Colorado, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Main Street, Creede, Colorado. Photo shows the main street at the mouth of Willow Creek Canyon

Old lead mines here have been reopened, Creede, Colo. 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Old lead mines here have been reopened, Creede, Colo

Willow Creek, Creede, Colorado, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Willow Creek, Creede, Colorado. Photo shows buildings along Willow Creek, with Snowshoe Mountain in the distance

American Smelting and Refining, Garfield, Utah, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
American Smelting and Refining, Garfield, Utah

View of the Utah Copper Company open-pit mine workings at Carr Fork, as seen from the railroad, Bingham Canyon, Utah

Servicing one of the floodlights that turn night into day at the big construction operations for a new steel plant which will make important additions to the vast amount of steel needed for the war

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Andreas Feininger, a renowned photographer known for his captivating black and white images, captured the essence of industrial America in the 1940s. His lens took him to various locations across Utah and Colorado, where he documented the raw power and beauty of open-pit mines, steel mills, and bustling towns. In one of his photographs titled "Open-pit workings of the Utah Copper Company, " Feininger exposes the vastness of Bingham Canyon's copper mine. The image showcases the immense scale of human intervention on nature as massive trucks traverse through rugged terrain. Feininger also ventured into Carr Fork Canyon, capturing its breathtaking views from the "G" bridge at Bingham Copper Mine. The photograph reveals a harmonious blend between man-made structures and natural landscapes. Moving on to Geneva, Utah, Feininger turned his attention towards Columbia Steel Co. , where he witnessed rapid progress in construction. His lens froze moments when steel and concrete were being put into place with remarkable speed. In another shot at Columbia Steel Co. , partly finished open hearth furnaces stand tall against an industrial backdrop. Feininger's exploration continued as he observed workers constructing buildings on-site at a new steel mill in Geneva. These images showcase both their dedication to their craft and their contribution to shaping America's industrial landscape. The photographer then shifted gears by traveling to Mount Vernon Canyon in Colorado. Here, along US 40, Feininger captures a mesmerizing view that stretches far beyond what meets the eye - an invitation for viewers to ponder about life's infinite possibilities. In Creede, Colorado, Feininger turns his focus towards Main Street - once a thriving hub during mining booms but now transformed into an emblematic reminder of history frozen in time. He also documents old lead mines reopening; showcasing how communities adapt over time while preserving their heritage. Willow Creek becomes another subject for Feinigner's camera lens as it flows through Creede, Colorado.