http://www.dcclark.net/ruins <strong><span class="large">Copper Country Ruins</span><br/></strong>Centuries ago, European explorers found pure masses of copper literally sitting around on the ground in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. A huge copper mining industry grew, becoming the United States' first major mining region, even before California's Gold Rush. But by the end of the 1960s, every mine had closed, leaving only decaying buildings and ruins behind. Nowadays, few buildings remain, and nature has reclaimed many old mining sites. It's an almost daily occurrence to come across an old rock foundation or a barely marked shaft while wandering through the woods.<br/><br/><strong><span class="large">My adventures</span><br/></strong>Exploring Copper Country ruins is one of my favorite pastimes. Ruins evoke a feeling of starkness, and a past which has been lost -- leaving the Keweenaw with no clear direction. I try to evoke this same feeling with my photos.<br/><br/><strong><span class="large">To order a print</span></strong><br/> Click the photo you would like, and choose "Add to Cart" in the upper right portion of the page. en-us Copyright (C) David Clark Photography photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:50:34 GMT Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:24:15 GMT Historical Discoveries Science and Technology http://www.dcclark.net/img/s6/v5/p619478855-10.jpg http://www.dcclark.net/ruins 76 120 http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/eF46920 <p><a href="http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/eF46920"><img src="http://www.dcclark.net/img/s6/v6/p16017696-3.jpg"/></a></p> <p>A lonely house at the Central Mine -- once a thriving copper mine, now almost nobody lives here.<br/><br/>To order prints, select "Add to cart" in the upper right corner.</p> photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) Buildings Architecture and Structures Central House http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/eF46920 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:24:05 GMT http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e1E277817 <p><a href="http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e1E277817"><img src="http://www.dcclark.net/img/s2/v1/p505903127-3.jpg"/></a></p> <p>The ruins of the Quincy Mine's #2/#4 boiler house, with the #2 shaft house in the distance, disappearing into the fog.<br/><br/>To order prints, select "Add to cart" in the upper right corner.</p> photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) Buildings Architecture and Structures Quincy Boiler and Shaft http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e1E277817 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:24:15 GMT http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e24EC7F47 <p><a href="http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e24EC7F47"><img src="http://www.dcclark.net/img/s6/v5/p619478855-3.jpg"/></a></p> <p><span class="medium"><strong>Doorways within doorways at the old Ahmeek Mill in Tamarack City, Michigan.<br/><br/>To order a print of this photo, select "Add to Cart" in the upper right portion of this page.</strong></span></p> photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) Buildings Architecture and Structures Doorways http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e24EC7F47 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:19:27 GMT http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e2186093C <p><a href="http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e2186093C"><img src="http://www.dcclark.net/img/s7/v7/p562432316-3.jpg"/></a></p> <p><span class="medium"><strong>The old Quincy #1 steam engine, the "Thomas F. Mason"<br/><br/>To order a print of this photo, select "Add to Cart" in the upper right portion of this page.</strong></span></p> photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) Trains Transportation Heat http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e2186093C Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:20:03 GMT http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e32226AA2 <p><a href="http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e32226AA2"><img src="http://www.dcclark.net/img/s7/v8/p841116322-3.jpg"/></a></p> <p><span class="medium"><strong>The Quincy Mine's roundhouse, in ruins, still looks beautiful at sunset.<br/><br/>To order a print of this photo, select "Add to Cart" in the upper right portion of this page.</strong></span></p> photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) Abstracts Artistic Roundhouse Sunset http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e32226AA2 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:20:44 GMT http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e3F07DD24 <p><a href="http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e3F07DD24"><img src="http://www.dcclark.net/img/s7/v8/p1057479972-3.jpg"/></a></p> <p><span class="medium"><strong>To order a print of this photo, select "Add to Cart" in the upper right portion of this page.</strong></span></p> photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) Black & White Artistic Stairway http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e3F07DD24 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:21:42 GMT http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e1165C064 <p><a href="http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e1165C064"><img src="http://www.dcclark.net/img/s6/v5/p291881060-3.jpg"/></a></p> <p><span class="medium"><strong>To order a print of this photo, select "Add to Cart" in the upper right portion of this page.</strong></span></p> photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) Walls/Fences Architecture and Structures Let Down Your Hair! http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e1165C064 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:31:22 GMT http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e29268CD4 <p><a href="http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e29268CD4"><img src="http://www.dcclark.net/img/s6/v5/p690392276-3.jpg"/></a></p> <p><span class="medium"><strong>To order a print of this photo, select "Add to Cart" in the upper right portion of this page.</strong></span></p> photos@dcclark.net (David Clark Photography) Architecture and Structures Quincy Boiler http://www.dcclark.net/ruins/e29268CD4 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:23:32 GMT