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Clark

January 1, 1933

Clark

The life story of the formidable Lamar Clark.

Copperton Railyard Historical Overview

January 1, 1946

Copperton Railyard Historical Overview

Copperton Railyard was the backbone of Kennecott's railway network for over 30 years.

Kennecott Smelter Stack

January 1, 1974

Kennecott Smelter Stack

The Kennecott Copper Corporation smokestack is the tallest freestanding structure in the western United States

Kennecott Neighborhood Theater

July 6, 1956

Kennecott Neighborhood Theater

The Kennecott Neighbourhood Theater has covered significant ground in its entertainment history.

Ophir, Tooele County, Utah

January 1, 1870

Ophir, Tooele County, Utah

The settlement of Ophir was founded in 1870 after lead and silver deposits were discovered on the west slope of the Oquirrh Mountains by soldiers from Camp Douglas

G Fullmer

July 21, 1931

G Fullmer

Lawrence Gene Fullmer was a man of two halves, starting life as a boxer before becoming a welder for the Kennecott Copper Corporation.

Lark History

January 3, 1866

Lark History

The small town of Lark has a fascinating, but often turbulent history.

Garfield/Magna Post Offices

January 16, 1889

Garfield/Magna Post Offices

Uncover the history behind the Garfield and Magna post offices.

The Story of Refining Copper Ores Recovered from Bingham Canyon, Utah

April 22, 2024

The Story of Refining Copper Ores Recovered from Bingham Canyon, Utah

A brief history of the partnership Utah Copper Company (UCC) had with the American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO) regarding the smelting and refining of ores taken from Bingham Canyon.

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