1947 Hull-Rust Open Pit Iron Mine Mesabi Range Hibbing MN Postcard
$ 5.28
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1947 Hull-Rust Open Pit Iron Mine Mesabi Range Hibbing MN Postcard. Depicting the world's largest open pit iron ore mine in Hibbing, Minnesota, the image showcases the impressive terraced landscape carved out by extensive mining operations. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Explore the monumental scale of the Hull-Rust Open Pit Iron Mine, prominently featured on this vintage postcard. Depicting the world's largest open pit iron ore mine in Hibbing, Minnesota, the image showcases the impressive terraced landscape carved out by extensive mining operations. Trains laden with ore traverse the deep cuts, alongside visible mining equipment and distant industrial structures, illustrating the intense activity of this vital industry. This "C.T. Art-Colortone" postcard, produced by Curt Teich, captures the historical significance of the Mesabi Iron Range. The reverse provides fascinating details about the mine's operations, including its role in meeting wartime demand, its operation by Oliver Iron Mining Co., a U. S. Steel Corp. subsidiary, and the vast quantities of iron ore and waste material moved by 1944. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into American industrial history and the engineering marvels of the mid-20th century.
