The Hull-Rust-Mahoning mine established in 1892 in Hibbing is one of the largest open pit iron ore mines in the world, with a 1.5 by 3.5 mile footprint and depths up to 600 feet. It supplied as much as a fourth of all the ore mined in the U. S. during its peak production during WWI and WWII.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Panoramic view of the Mahoning Hull Rust Mine in North Hibbing, Minnesota in the foreground of this photograph to include a steam locomotive and steam shovels in operation. The background depicts how close the mining operations were to the village operations. The background depicts such landmarks as the Oliver Hotel, Jefferson, Washington, and Lincoln Schools, water towers of South Hibbing and the South Hibbing Power Plant Stack.
Cable to power an electric shovel is laid by Snyder Mining Company at the Webb Mine near Chisholm. This truck shows signs of wear; its crew of four is visible.
Panoramic view of the Mahoning-Hull Rust Mine pit in North Hibbing, Minnesota. In the foreground of the photograph is a switch signal and house, and railroad tracks all along the foreground of the photograph. The mid section of the photograph depicts a steam locomotive hauling four loaded raw ore cars, steam shovels and a steam locomotive hauling four empty ore cars. The background of the photograph depicts a railroad bridge and two railroad cars.
Panoramic view of Mahoning-Hull Rust Mine pit in North Hibbing, Minnesota, with mining operations buildings on the edge of the mine pit. A steam locomotive hauling three loaded raw ore cars is working its way to the crusher. In the far area of the pit are steam shovels with plumes of smoke evident.
Panoramic view of mining operations at the Mahoning-Hull Rust Mine in North Hibbing, Minnesota. The background in the photograph depicts at left, building rooftops and a mine head frame. The background at the right side of the photograph depicts a bridge and water tower. The center of the photograph depicts smoke that appears to be coming from steam locomotives hauling ore cars and steam shovels loading ore cars.
Panoramic view of mine scene (presumably the Mahoning-Hull Rust mine in North Hibbing, Minnesota. The left area of the photograph depicts a petroleum storage area with roadway leading to it. The mid section of the photograph depicts a building with a water tower on the horizon, a bridge and a housing area. The right section of the photograph depicts a few houses. Tree stumps are visible throughout the photograph.
Panoramic view of Mahoning-Hull Rust Mine operations in North Hibbing, Minnesota. Photograph depicts power shovels and production trucks. The background of the photograph depicts a water pipeline in the left most region and mining crushing operations on the right most region.
Panoramic view of a mine scene (possibly the Mahoning-Hull Rust Mine in North Hibbing, Minnesota in the beginning stages of a new mining operation). The foreground of the photograph depicts a shallow open pit mine. The background of the photograph depicts power shovels and six or more production trucks engaged in mining operations.
Panoramic view of a mine scene (possibly the Mahoning-Hull Rust Mine in North Hibbing, Minnesota). The foreground of the photograph depicts a core drill, empty ore rail car, a power shovel and incomplete railroad tracks. The background depicts dragline cranes and power shovels, steam locomotives along the tree line.
Panoramic view of Mahoning-Hull Rust Mine operations in North Hibbing, Minnesota. Photograph depicts Bucyrus Erie shovel and two production truck awaiting loading from the shovel. A water pumping station and piping is located to the right in the photograph.
Panoramic view of a mine scene (possibly the Hull Rust Mine in North Hibbing, Minnesota. The foreground of the photograph depicts railroad tracks, a steam shovel, core drills and a steam locomotive with ore cars. The background depicts location housing including three duplex houses very near the mine pit boundary. The right-hand portion of the photograph depicts a location housing area and several water towers.