A Look Back: Kennecott Copper Mine

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The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this 1937 photo.

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The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this undated photo.

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The original caption on this 1939 photo says: "Ed Ruben, left, and Ben Conklin, riveters, hoist platforms up to steel star in preparation for work."

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The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this 1934 photo.

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Train bridges at the Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this 1937 photo.

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A handwritten note on the back of this1939 photo says: "Blasting at Bingham."

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The original caption on this 1941 photo says: "Typical Bingham scene is long ore train crossing one of many gulches on high steel trestles. Shown here is Markham gulch bridge."

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The original caption on this 1934 photo says: "The airline annihilates distance. As the mail flies it is but a few hours from Salt Lake to san Francisco. Picture shows liner over Bingham copper mines ona regular trip across the continent."

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The original caption on this 1941 photo says: "Utah Copper Company completes link in construction program. This 228-foot underpass is at mouth of Bingham canyon. An earth fill will be made over the structure and a railroad line built on it."

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The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this 1941 photo.

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The original caption on this 1940 photo says: "Circle shows location of blast which killed three men. Explosion buried three Utah Copper company employees under tons of rocks."

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Employees of the Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, are seen in this undated photo. Left to right the men are James E. Mabey, B.D. Willes, J.E. Utley and D.R. Firman.

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Tribune file photo The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this 1937 photo. Tribune file photo The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this undated photo. Tribune file photo The original caption on this 1939 photo says: "Ed Ruben, left, and Ben Conklin, riveters, hoist platforms up to steel star in preparation for work." Tribune file photo The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this 1934 photo. Tribune file photo The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this undated photo. Tribune file photo The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this 1937 photo. Tribune file photo Train bridges at the Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this 1937 photo. Tribune file photo A handwritten note on the back of this1939 photo says: "Blasting at Bingham." Tribune file photo The original caption on this 1941 photo says: "Typical Bingham scene is long ore train crossing one of many gulches on high steel trestles. Shown here is Markham gulch bridge." Tribune file photo The original caption on this 1934 photo says: "The airline annihilates distance. As the mail flies it is but a few hours from Salt Lake to san Francisco. Picture shows liner over Bingham copper mines ona regular trip across the continent." Tribune file photo The original caption on this 1941 photo says: "Utah Copper Company completes link in construction program. This 228-foot underpass is at mouth of Bingham canyon. An earth fill will be made over the structure and a railroad line built on it." Tribune file photo The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this 1941 photo. Tribune file photo The Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, is seen in this undated photo. Tribune file photo The original caption on this 1940 photo says: "Circle shows location of blast which killed three men. Explosion buried three Utah Copper company employees under tons of rocks." Tribune file photo Employees of the Utah Copper Company, now known as Kennecott, are seen in this undated photo. Left to right the men are James E. Mabey, B.D. Willes, J.E. Utley and D.R. Firman.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· September 4, 2015 1:36 pm

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Each Friday, The Salt Lake Tribune presents historic images in a special series called A Look Back. This week's installment features historic images of the Kennecott Copper Mine, formerly Utah Copper Company. Every gallery of the series is available at http://www.sltrib.com/topics/lookback.