Downtown Juneau in Juneau Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
The Alaska-Juneau Mine
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2021
1. The Alaska-Juneau Mine Marker
The Alaska Juneau (AJ) mine operated from 1917 to 1944, producing 90 million tons of gold bearing ore, and was one of the largest mines in the world at the time. In the 1930's the AJ mine employed around 1000 people, produced 12,000 tons of ore per day and operated 24 hours a day, 363 days a year. The mine continued operation until it was closed in 1944.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 58° 17.931′ N, 134° 24.223′ W. Marker is in Juneau, Alaska, in Juneau Borough. It is in Downtown Juneau. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Admiral Way and South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on an electrical junction box and faces the sidewalk, so it is not visible from the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 278 South Franklin Street, Juneau AK 99801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manila Square (here, next to this marker); Cape Spencer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cape Saint Elias (about 300 feet away); Cape Hinchinbrook
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Also see . . . Alaska-Juneau Gold Mining Company (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 13, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2021
2. The Alaska-Juneau Mine Marker
Marker text is in the upper right corner.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2021
3. The Alaska-Juneau Mine Marker
Wider view of the junction box, seen from the sidewalk looking toward the intersection of South Franklin Street and Admiral Way westbound.
Tom Brandt via Flickr (CC BY 2.0), circa 1925
4. The Alaska-Juneau Mine
Photograph of a 1920s picture postcard featuring the gold mine.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 13, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
