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The Bingham Mine was named a National Historic Landmark in 1972. As the largest open pit mine in the world, the Bingham Mine has a rich history. This article tells the history of the Bingham Mine from the time ore was discovered by immigrants to today at a time when the mine is visible from space.

The story of Joseph Anthony Berger in Bingham Canyon. Chiefly involves the various occupations he held during his 50 years living in Bingham. Highlights include acquaintance with Rafael Lopez and Berger’s one-stool café in Copperfield.

The Bingham to Copperfield automobile and pedestrian tunnel was constructed in 1939 and eventually buried by Kennecott Copper in 1973. The Bingham-Copperfield tunnel was the only access to and from Copperfield. Also included is a brief history of the Kennecott Observation point from 1928 to present.

Pictorial of the Bingham Canyon Galena Days Celebration, a multi-day event that was held 8 times, from 1939 to 1957. A brief description of the Galena Days is given. Clippings from various Salt Lake County newspapers are scattered throughout the article. Photographs include Galena Royalty, vigilantes, judges, advertisements, applications, and proclamations.

Highlighting Kennecott’s involvement in Salt Lake Valley’s community affairs. The article discusses Kennecott’s founding of the Kennecott Visitors Center Charitable Foundation; Kennecott’s partnering with the Major League Soccer Team, Real Salt Lake; donation to the Utah Natural History Museum, and Kennecott’s involvement with the future Museum of Utah.

On September 18, 1944, two U.S. Marine A-25A Shrike dive bombers crashed into the Oquirrh Mountains southwest of Garfield, Utah. Two pilots and two gunners were killed. Fifty-five years later one of the Shrikes was recovered and shipped to the National Museum of the United States Air Force for possible restoration.

Bingham Canyon was home to thousands of immigrants making it an epicenter of diversity. People came from around the world to work in the mines. Diverse towns, such as Frogtown, Dinkyville, and Highland Boy emerged.

A brief look into the day of a drilling crew working underground mines in the mid-19th and early 20th centuries. Improvements in mining methods from single-jacking and double-jacking and the invention of the pneumatic drill. The advancement from blasting powder to dynamite. The dangers that miners and especially drilling crews working underground encountered.

Utah Copper transitioned to electric shovels and locomotives, gradually phasing out train service by the early 1990s.

Utah’s electrical service grew in the late 1900s, driven by mining, hydro plants, and Kennecott’s 1942 Magna Plant.

The history of the Kennecott Observation/Visitors’ Centers - describing dates of construction, locations, and amenities.

The Puerto Rican community has been present in Utah for over 70 years. Their arrival was largely driven by the Second World War. During that period, the first Puerto Rican arrivals settled in Salt Lake County.

Discover how the Bingham-Garfield Railway, pivotal in Utah's mining history, linked Bingham Canyon's copper mines to Garfield's smelter.

The 1912 Strike in Bingham Canyon, Utah was comprised almost entirely of immigrant workers, many of them Greek. Violence erupted on several occasions between guards and strikers.

This includes three coal companies, two banks, a laundry, and a department store. Pictorial article includes advertisements from the newspapers and pictures of the buildings that housed them, if pictures were available.

A brief history of the partnership Utah Copper Company (UCC) had with the American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO) regarding the smelting and refining of ores taken from Bingham Canyon. After World War II UCC (now Kennecott) builds its own refinery and takes over operation of the ASARCO smelter at Garfield.

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

Ada Duhigg dedicated 36 years of her life as a Methodist Deaconess and Minister in Bingham Canyon, where she transformed the Highland Boy Community House into a beacon of support, unity, and resilience.

The story of Rafael Lopez has been etched in Bingham Canyon history ever since the day when he was accused of shooting a man in 1913 – before disappearing into the Bingham mine tunnels, never to be seen again.

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.

The Mascotte Tunnel is remembered as a groundbreaking feat of construction. Built by the Bingham Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company, it was used to drain the mines and served as an ore-hauling corridor for many years.

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.

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.

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 Kennecott Copper Corporation smokestack is the tallest freestanding structure in the western United States - but do you know about its origins? Built in just 84 days, this structure replaced earlier smokestacks in response to the government’s Clean Air Acts.

Learn more about the story of ex-teacher Hilda Grabner and her spirited fight for justice during the evacuation of Lark, which earned her the nickname “Joan of Lark!”

Haul trucks, which replaced animal-drawn carts and grew in number and capacity over the years, have gone through many changes: from the invention of the first dump trucks, to the introduction of the massive Komatsu 930E and Caterpillar 797 trucks.

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.

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.

Copperton Railyard was the backbone of Kennecott's railway network for over 30 years. It was built when the demand for copper surged during WWII, and played a critical role in increasing efficiency and controlling rail traffic between the mine and the mills.

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.

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.