Homestake Gold Mine South Dakota 1960s Postcard
$5.99
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical. This vintage postcard features the iconic Homestake Gold Mine located in Lead, South Dakota, a landmark known for producing an astounding 350,000 ounces of gold a ... Read More
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical.
This vintage postcard features the iconic Homestake Gold Mine located in Lead, South Dakota, a landmark known for producing an astounding 350,000 ounces of gold annually. The postcard showcases vibrant photochrome printing, a technique popular from 1939 onward, capturing detailed color images of the mine, surrounding landscape, and mining equipment. The front includes multiple views: the expansive open-pit mine, the town of Lead, and heavy machinery in operation, giving a comprehensive glimpse into this historic mining site.Produced as a licensed reprint by Rushmore Photo & Gifts Inc., Rapid City, SD, this postcard dates from the 1960s era, measuring the continental size of approximately 6 x 4 inches. The back includes interesting historical context about the gold production and credits photographers Sid Speltz and Paul Niemann. Collectors and enthusiasts of American mining history, vintage postcards, or South Dakota landmarks will find this postcard a valuable addition to their collection. The postcard's lithograph print and rich imagery make it an eye-catching piece celebrating one of the most productive gold mines in the United States.
This vintage postcard features the iconic Homestake Gold Mine located in Lead, South Dakota, a landmark known for producing an astounding 350,000 ounces of gold annually. The postcard showcases vibrant photochrome printing, a technique popular from 1939 onward, capturing detailed color images of the mine, surrounding landscape, and mining equipment. The front includes multiple views: the expansive open-pit mine, the town of Lead, and heavy machinery in operation, giving a comprehensive glimpse into this historic mining site.Produced as a licensed reprint by Rushmore Photo & Gifts Inc., Rapid City, SD, this postcard dates from the 1960s era, measuring the continental size of approximately 6 x 4 inches. The back includes interesting historical context about the gold production and credits photographers Sid Speltz and Paul Niemann. Collectors and enthusiasts of American mining history, vintage postcards, or South Dakota landmarks will find this postcard a valuable addition to their collection. The postcard's lithograph print and rich imagery make it an eye-catching piece celebrating one of the most productive gold mines in the United States.
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