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A Golden work Hydroulic [sic] mining at Rockdrville [ie Rockerville], Dak, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
![A Golden work Hydroulic [sic] mining at Rockdrville [ie Rockerville], Dak, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill](/p/731/golden-work-hydroulic-sic-mining-rockdrville-35132665.jpg.webp "A Golden work Hydroulic [sic] mining at Rockdrville [ie Rockerville], Dak, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill")
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A Golden work Hydroulic [sic] mining at Rockdrville [ie Rockerville], Dak, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
A Golden work Hydroulic [sic] mining at Rockdrville [ie Rockerville], Dak, 1889. Three men overseeing hydraulic equipment
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1880s American West Coal Miner Extraction Frontier Gold Miner Gold Mining Gold Rush Grabill Grabill John C H Hopeful Hydraulic John C John C H Grabill Miner Mining Running Water Water Amenities Water Pump Meeting Of Frontiers White And Black
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This striking photograph, titled "A Golden Work Hydroulic [sic] mining at Rockdrville, Dak, 1889," captures the industrial might and determination of the American West during the late 19th century. Taken by renowned photographer John C.H. Grabill, the image depicts three men intently overseeing hydraulic mining equipment at Rockerville, Pennington County, South Dakota. The men, dressed in work clothes and hats, stand near the edge of a rushing water channel, where gold-bearing gravel is being extracted using a powerful hydraulic system. The scene exudes a sense of hope and progress, as the men harness the power of water to extract precious gold from the earth. The image is a testament to the meeting of frontiers, where European settlers brought their industrial know-how to the American West to exploit its natural resources. The photograph also highlights the harsh conditions and the communal nature of mining, as the men work together to operate the complex machinery. The Congressional Library, a repository of American history, houses this historic image in its vast collection. It serves as a reminder of the industrial revolution that transformed the United States, and the human endeavor that drove people to the frontier in search of opportunity and wealth. This still image, with its timeless composition and intriguing narrative, continues to captivate viewers and inspire wonder about the past.
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