History
Situated approximately one mile northwest of Cumberland, the No. 5 Mine was a shaft mine. Its construction commenced in 1894 and concluded in 1895, reaching a depth of 590 feet, specifically to number 4 seam. In July of 1947, the mine closed.
Description
This image shows the interior of the tipple at No.5 Mine.
Item Details
- Materials: Graphic material
- Archival Reference: 991.048.022
- Other reference: C165-032
- Author: Frank, Leonard
- Donor: Thomson, Jack
- Donated: 1991/08/15
- Size: 13 x 18 cm