Title |
Gilsonie Mine Explosion in Bonanza |
Identifier |
8935T |
Subject |
Bonanza, Utah; Fire--Gilsonite Mine--Bonanza, Utah |
Description |
November 5, 1953 two explosions rocked the little mining community of Bonanza. Debri flew as far away as a mile and damaged some homes and buildings. The fire and explosion trapped eight miners in the mine causing their death. The smoke could be seen as far away as Vernal. |
Publisher |
Uintah County Regional History Center |
Date |
1953 |
Type |
Image/StillImage |
Format |
image/jpeg |
Language |
eng |
Rights Management |
Digital Image, Copyright 2019 Uintah County Regional History Center |
Holding Institution |
Uintah County Regional History Center |
Archival Resolution |
3200 dpi, 4266 x 2638 pixels |
Low Resolution |
800 x 600 pixels |
Bit Depth |
8 |
Scanning Device |
Epson Perfection V800 |
Scanning Technician |
Elaine Carr |
Spatial Coverage |
Bonanza (Utah) |
Donor |
Rhoda DeVed |
Website |
uintahhistory.org |
ARK |
ark:/87278/s69d1j81 |
Setname |
ucl_tp |
ID |
1455959 |
Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s69d1j81 |