...was involved in both placer and lode mining.In 1877 Harris found himself...miners, Joe Juneau and Harris, had lode mining experience and were hired to work...It wasn't long before even the lode mining mills were shut down, leaving...

...This was later celebrated as Copper Day. In 1944, the Alaska Juneau Mine closed down at midnight, virtually ending lode mining in the area. It was closed because of a government order mandating a wage increase. In 1957, Mike Stepovich took...

...This was later celebrated as Copper Day. In 1944, the Alaska Juneau Mine closed down at midnight, virtually ending lode mining in the area. It was closed because of a government order mandating a wage increase. In 1957, Mike Stepovich, appointed...