Gilsonie Mine Explosion in Bonanza

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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
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