Historical Insights

Mining

From the California Gold Rush and Texas oil boom, to mining for coal in West Virginia, family heritage connects many to the history of extracting natural resources.

Copper Mining in Arizona

Copper mining boomed in the late 1800s as mining technology improved and U.S. demand for copper increased with the rise of electrification.

Los Angeles Oil Fields

In the late 1890s, Los Angeles' oil boom reshaped the landscape, economy, and sparked a new era of prosperity and innovation.

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