Sutton-Alpine in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Large Hoist

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024

1. Large Hoist Marker

Inscription.

Hauling coal cars and other heavy equipment to the surface of the mine was the job of this hoist. Originally used at Premier Mine, it was located at the top of a hill with the cable running down and through a load out chute. The large, fifty horsepower electric motor propelled a four foot diameter drum with a steel cable and a five foot diameter brake drum. Accessory drive gears, brake levers, and control mechanisms made up the rest of the hoist.

Erected by Alpine Historical Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 61° 42.602′ N, 148° 52.597′ W. Marker is in Sutton-Alpine, Alaska, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It is on Chickaloon Way north of Glenn Highway Milepost 61.6 (Alaska Highway 1), on the right when traveling north. Marker and Hoist are in Alpine Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11266 Chickaloon Way, Sutton AK 99674, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor,

in the Athabascan Region,

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in the Mat-Su Valley,

and in Southcentral Alaska.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eska Dryer (here, next to this marker); Gasoline Engine (a few steps from this marker); Hoist and Steam Engines (a few steps from this marker); Circulating Fan (a few steps from this marker); Rita Pfauth Memorial Garden (a few steps from this marker); Dee Woods (a few steps from this marker); Eska Coal Washery (a few steps from this marker); Boilers (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutton-Alpine.

Also see . . . Alpine Historical Park. (Submitted on August 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Large Hoist and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024

2. Large Hoist and Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 13, 2024

3. Large Hoist

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.