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Location DB > United States > Wyoming > Aladdin > Aladdin's Tinderbox
 Name
Aladdin's Tinderbox
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 Database Info
created by Radio2600 on 3/20/2012 4:41 AM
last modified by Radio2600 on 3/20/2012 5:13 AM
 Viewability
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 Overview
 Description
About 5 acres including the tipple, hoist house, adit and mine vent.
 Basic Information
Type: Mine
Status: Preserved
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
 Physical Information
Address
Highway 24
Aladdin, Wyoming
United States
Owner: State of Wyoming
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  •  Hazards
  • unsafe flooring
  •  Interesting Features
    Really dilapidated coal tipple. It's South-facing, so it's easy to photograph. There's also the adit, hoist house and vent shaft.
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • barbed wire
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1895
    Closed: 1942
     Required Equipment
  • head protection
  • long pants / sleeves
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    The Aladdin Tipple in Crook County, Wyoming, was constructed as part of the Aladdin coal mining operations.

    In 1899, M.S. Kemmerer, who was at the time developing the Kemmerer coalfields, bought the controlling interest in Aladdin mines and the Wyoming and Missouri River Railroad. Kemmerer's purchase of the mines and railroad ensured the venture would have sound financial backing.

    When coal supply dwindled, the railroad was eventually abandoned.
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     Future Plans
    The tipple itself will likely disintegrate over time. The site is preserved as historic site which has also fallen into disrepair.
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    Cell phone pics
    Tue, Mar 20th, 2012
    posted by Radio2600
    6 pictures
     


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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Opheliaism on 3/26/2012 10:11 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Mar 26 12 at 10:11, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Mar 20 12 at 5:14, Radio2600 made this location available
  • on Mar 20 12 at 5:12, Radio2600 updated gallery Cell phone pics
  • on Mar 20 12 at 5:11, Radio2600 updated gallery picture Landscape
  • on Mar 20 12 at 5:11, Radio2600 updated gallery picture Hilariously Pathetic Security Measure
  • on Mar 20 12 at 5:10, Radio2600 updated gallery picture Landscape
  • on Mar 20 12 at 5:10, Radio2600 updated gallery picture Hoist House
  • on Mar 20 12 at 5:10, Radio2600 updated gallery picture tipple4
  • on Mar 20 12 at 5:09, Radio2600 updated gallery picture Adit
  • on Mar 20 12 at 5:09, Radio2600 updated gallery picture tipple3
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