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Looking at the power plant from the base of the mill. The mill was all electric with the power supplied by diesel generation and backup steam generation.
The mill building is reported to be the tallest wooden structure in North America. The Kennecott mines netted more than $100 million in profits for the investors.
We had lunch at the restored Kennicott Glacier Lodge. It also has hotel rooms.
Standing on the tarmac of McCarthy International waiting for our flight and soaking up the beauty.
A panoramic view of the town of Kennecott as seen from the airport.
McCarthy International - no baggage check or shoe removal here.
Jerry standing by our return aircraft, a 1949 Beaver - serial number 34.
Looking at one of the many braided rivers in the park from the Beaver. Talk about a bald eagle - look at that airplane tire!
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