SumedhaStructures
The structures of the miners have all got equipment in their hands and all of the types of equipment are outdated, which were used in the 1830s. These outdated equipment shows what kind of dangers the miners used to work in back then.
Moving Ahead
Before you reach the final heavenly destination of the museum, you will see a number of large wooden doors which are named as ‘air-doors’. These doors signify the open areas that were left in the mines so that the miners could get be protected from the toxic air that follows when zinc is extracted.
The Gems
When you reach the region of Skyland, gemstones like sapphires, rubies, garnet, and many other jewels are hidden throughout the mines. And that is not all, a lot of other precious stones and crystal deposits are also found.
1630
The history of the mine started in 1630 when the work to open the mine officially began. King George III who was ruling at that time, granted control of the mine and its operations to William Alexander, who had the title of Lord Stirling.
Sold
Because of William Alexander’s title, the mine was given the name of Stirling Hills and he sold the mine to Robert Ogden in 1765. And after this, the mine kept passing continuously from one owner to another over the years.
Stable
It was only in 1897 that the mine was formed into the New Jersey Zinc Company, for which all the mines in the region were combined. The company worked incredibly well and earned a lot of profits before it was shut down.