The Homestake mine in the west central area of the
Cerrillos Hills; this "galena and copper" mine was located by John W. Martin in
1879 and at the time of this photograph was owned by him as well.
The windlass -- similar to the mechanism used to lower and raise a bucket of water
in a well -- was the most common device for moving materials into and out of
vertical mine shafts. The man-powered windlass is practical to depths of 75 feet
[23 m] or more. In this case two men are transporting a third man up or down the
shaft, with a fourth (John Martin?) observing.
Among the Ancient and Interesting Scenery of New Mexico.
Photographed and Published by G.C. Bennett, Santa Fe, N.M. [One half of a stereo
pair.]
- This is the last photograph.
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