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

Buckeye Shovel

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

1. Buckeye Shovel Marker

Inscription.
This shovel, which shows a lot of innovation for its age, was made as a part of the World War II effort in Findlay, Ohio and was a very versatile shovel used at Premier Mine along Moose Creek. The shovel arm was chain driven. It has 3 power drums and is equipped with Timken roller bearings. Shovel movements were assisted by the use of a vacuum booster. The bucket sides were extended to increase the capacity since coal is much lighter than gravel, for which it was originally fabricated.

Erected by Alpine Historical Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II.

Location. 61° 42.606′ N, 148° 52.623′ 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 is 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

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Railroad Corridor,

in the Athabascan Region,

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 Coal Washery (a few steps from this marker); Circulating Fan (a few steps from this marker); Dee Woods (a few steps from this marker); Hoist and Steam Engines (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Alpine Historical Park (a few steps from this marker); Large Hoist (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasoline Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); 1942 Motor Blower (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutton-Alpine.

Regarding Buckeye Shovel. The shovel is possibly a Buckeye Model 70.

Also see . . . Alpine Historical Park. (Submitted on August 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Buckeye Shovel and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Buckeye Shovel and Marker

Buckeye Shovel image. Click for full size.

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

3. Buckeye Shovel

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.