Lavender Copper Pit Bisbee-Lowell Arizona Photochrome Postcard Petley

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This vibrant photochrome postcard showcases the Lavender Copper Pit located between Bisbee and Lowell, Arizona. The image captures the expansive open-pit copper mining operation managed by Phelps Dodge, illustrating the unique engineering feat of relocating U.S. Highway 80 and surrounding buildings during the excavation. The postcard offers a detailed aerial view of the terraced pit amid the rugged mountainous terrain, highlighting the mining industry's impact on this historic southwestern region.Published by Petley Studios, known for their high-quality Continental-sized postcards, this original piece reflects mid-20th century industrial heritage and the development of mining in Arizona. The card's bright colors and sharp details are typical of the Photochrome printing process, popular from 1939 onward, making it a collectible item for enthusiasts of industrial history, mining, and southwestern U.S. landmarks.

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