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Historic Leadville Mining District

Leadville, Colorado - The historic Leadville Mining District. Mining for gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper began here as early as 1860. The Robert Emmet Mine was the site of a major battle between striking members of the Western Federation of Miners and company guards in 1896.

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Image Description:	Leadville, Colorado - The historic Leadville Mining District. Mining for gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper began here as early as 1860. The Robert Emmet Mine was the site of a major battle between striking members of the Western Federation of Miners and company guards in 1896.
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