Placer Mining

Placer Mining for Gold Dust

Here for your perusal is a one-of-a-kind photograph of "Gold Dust." Placer mining at Rockerville, Dakota Territory. Old timers, Spriggs, Lamb and Dillon at work. It was created in 1889 by Grabill, John C. H., photographer.

The photograph illustrates Three men placer mining with shovels, picks and pan.

We have compiled this collection of photographs mainly to serve as a valuable educational resource. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# E15175BE
Ref: loc/Grabill

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Old West

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Dakota Territory

• Gold Rush

• Mining

• Wild West