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The life story of the formidable Lamar Clark, a legendary boxer who achieved a record-breaking 44 consecutive wins and even faced the iconic Muhammad Ali. After hanging up his gloves, he embarked on a new journey at Kennecott to become a railroad track gang foreman.

The Kennecott Neighbourhood Theater has covered significant ground in its entertainment history, bringing the community together with everything from educational films about the Bingham Canyon mines, to family-friendly movie nights.

The settlement of Ophir was founded in 1870 after lead and silver deposits were discovered on the west slope of the Oquirrh Mountains by soldiers from Camp Douglas. The town quickly grew to a population of 6,000 people during the 1870s, with numerous saloons, dance halls, gambling halls, and other establishments all contributing to a buzzing community.

Lawrence Gene Fullmer was a man of two halves, starting life as a boxer before becoming a welder for the Kennecott Copper Corporation. A middleweight champion in 1957, he achieved a record of 55 wins, 6 losses, and 3 draws and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.

The small town of Lark has a fascinating, but often turbulent history. It began life as a bustling mining town and was then acquired by the Kennecott Copper Corporation.

Uncover the history behind the Garfield and Magna post offices, where a post office started from the humble origins of a home before eventually leading to the renaming of an entire town in its honor.

The Lark post office played a critical role during both World Wars, helping raise billions of dollars for the war efforts. Postmaster Jesse Neilsen in particular helped make the Post Office the talk of the town in Lark and beyond.

Discover the fascinating story of copper mining in Utah, from the birth of the Utah Copper Company to the rise of Kennecott. Learn about the crucial role copper played in electrifying America during the Second Industrial Revolution, and how Daniel C. Jackling transformed the industry forever.

A trailblazer in mining innovation since 1903, Kennecott has consistently led technological advancements, from open-pit mining to modern processes and many more.