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Geographic Location: Silver Islet- Item types: Maps
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- Silver Islet Mines
Stereoview of the mine on Silver Islet. Stereoview of the mine on Silver Islet.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Silver Islet
Stereoview showing the buildings on Silver Islet Stereoview showing the buildings on Silver IsletMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Ontario Mineral Potential : Thunder Bay Sheet
Map housed at the Brodie Resource Library Map housed at the Brodie Resource LibraryThunder Bay Public Library - Thunder Bay (Lake Superior Gitchee Gumee)
Map housed at the Brodie Resource Library Map housed at the Brodie Resource LibraryThunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet (1917)
A distant view of the Silver Islet mine and the various out-buildings on the Islet surrounded by Lake Superior. Photo is dated August, 1911, Port Arthur, Ontario. A distant view of the Silver Islet mine and the various out-buildings on the Islet surrounded by Lake Superior. Photo is dated August, 1911, Port Arthur, Ontario.Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet Mine
A black and white photo of several buildings comprising Silver Islet Mine. A cribbing protects the mine from Lake Superior. A black and white photo of several buildings comprising Silver Islet Mine. A cribbing protects the mine from Lake Superior.Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet Mine Stamp Mill (~1900),
Black and white photo of the wooden building identified as the Silver Islet Mine Stamp Mill Black and white photo of the wooden building identified as the Silver Islet Mine Stamp MillThunder Bay Public Library - Men at Entrance of Main Shaft - Silver Islet (~1872)
Group of unknown men gathered in front of a wooden building at the entrance to the main mining shaft at Silver Islet. Group of unknown men gathered in front of a wooden building at the entrance to the main mining shaft at Silver Islet.Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet Cabins (~1900)
Black and white photo of Miner's cabins at Silver Islet Black and white photo of Miner's cabins at Silver IsletThunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet Mill
Stamp Mill at Silver Islet mine. Stamp Mill at Silver Islet mine.Thunder Bay Public Library - Engine House and Main Shaft on Silver Islet(1896)
Also P3446 Also P3446Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet Stamp Mill in Winter(~1905)
Black and white photo of the Silver Islet Stamp Mill, used to extract silver from the ore. This photo was taken during the Northern Ontario winter on Lake Superior. Black and white photo of the Silver Islet Stamp Mill, used to extract silver from the ore. This photo was taken during the Northern Ontario winter on Lake Superior.Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet
Black and white photo of Silver Islet with large ship beside it. Black and white photo of Silver Islet with large ship beside it.Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet from a distance
Black and white photo of Silver Islet from a distance. Photographer is F. Tonge, Caswell & Davy, corner of Superior Street and first Ave., West, Duluth Minnesota. Black and white photo of Silver Islet from a distance. Photographer is F. Tonge, Caswell & Davy, corner of Superior Street and first Ave., West, Duluth Minnesota.Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet Summer (~1902)
Stunning black and white photo of the buildings on Silver Islet and their reflection in the water of Lake Superior. In 1868, silver was first discovered there and by 1871 more than 175 men were employed at the mine, located on a 90-square-foot rock island three-quarters of a mile offshore … Stunning black and white photo of the buildings on Silver Islet and their reflection in the water of Lake Superior. In 1868, silver was first discovered there and by 1871 …Thunder Bay Public Library - James Wilmington Cross at Silver Islet
James Wilmington Cross shown at right with unidentified man. Cross became a caretaker to the abandoned houses at Silver Islet when the mine failed. Silver Islet became a popular site for tourist excursions. James Wilmington Cross shown at right with unidentified man. Cross became a caretaker to the abandoned houses at Silver Islet when the mine failed. Silver Islet became a popular site …Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet Mine Hoist House (~1900)
Black and white photo of the Silver Islet Mine Hoist House where the ore is landed. Picture of the head frame over main shaft and connecting stamp mill at Silver Islet on Lake Superior, Ontario. Black and white photo of the Silver Islet Mine Hoist House where the ore is landed. Picture of the head frame over main shaft and connecting stamp mill at Silver …Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet
Black and white photograph of Silver Islet, taken from Blunt Island. The store, which is still standing, though not in operation, is on the far left. The warehouse, long gone, is next on the left. On the far right are the carpenter and blacksmith shops operated by the Gilbert Brothers, … Black and white photograph of Silver Islet, taken from Blunt Island. The store, which is still standing, though not in operation, is on the far left. The warehouse, long gone, …Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet (~1913)
Black and white photograph of Silver Islet in approximately 1913. With the huge tents in the foreground, this is probably the Boy Scout Camp at Camp Bay. In the background is the President's 21 room house built in 1870. Unfortunately the home was burned to the ground and later Miss … Black and white photograph of Silver Islet in approximately 1913. With the huge tents in the foreground, this is probably the Boy Scout Camp at Camp Bay. In the background …Thunder Bay Public Library - Silver Islet Mine
Black and white photograph of the Silver Islet Mine. The central building is mine shaft. Originally there were 13 buildings and many were used to accommodate the men during the spring break-up and winter freezing when it was safe to return to the mainland. Lake Superior storms have now destroyed … Black and white photograph of the Silver Islet Mine. The central building is mine shaft. Originally there were 13 buildings and many were used to accommodate the men during the …Thunder Bay Public Library
