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The ruins of Huanchaca, Chile - silver smelting works
Huanchaca ruins - the remains of an old silver smelting plant, located in Antofagasta, Chile. The Antofagasta (Chili) and Bolivia Railway Company plc was incorporated in London in 1888. It raised money on the London Stock Exchange to build and operate a railway from Antofagasta, a port on the Pacific Coast of Northern Chile, to La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. Date: circa 1920s
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history of Chile's mining past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of The Ruins of Huanchaca. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the remains of an ancient silver smelting plant located in Antofagasta, Chile. Established during the late 19th century by the Antofagasta (Chili) and Bolivia Railway Company, these ruins are a testament to the region's storied silver mining history. Bring the history and beauty of Huanchaca into your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed fine art print. Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone seeking to add a touch of timeless charm to their space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.4cm (21" x 13.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Ruins of Huanchaca: A Silent Testament to Chile's Silver Mining Past Nestled amidst the arid landscape of Antofagasta, Chile, lies the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Huanchaca. These remnants of an old silver smelting plant serve as a poignant reminder of the region's rich mining history. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Antofagasta and Bolivia Railway Company, based in London, constructed a railway from Antofagasta, a port on the Pacific Coast of Northern Chile, to La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. The company raised capital on the London Stock Exchange to finance the project, which aimed to facilitate the transportation of minerals, primarily silver, from the Bolivian highlands to the port for export. The Huanchaca smelting works, located in Antofagasta, were a crucial component of this mining operation. The works were responsible for extracting silver from the raw ore using a complex process of smelting. The tall, imposing chimney at the heart of the ruins once belched out clouds of smoke, signaling the plant's active operation. The silver smelting process was labor-intensive and hazardous, with workers exposed to dangerous chemicals and extreme temperatures. Despite these challenges, the industry thrived, fueled by the insatiable demand for silver in Europe and North America. However, the Huanchaca smelting works, like many mining operations, eventually succumbed to the passage of time and economic forces. By the 1920s, the works had fallen into disuse, leaving behind only the ghostly remains that can be seen today. The ruins of Huanchaca now stand as a silent testament to the region's mining past, a poignant reminder of the people who labored there and the industry that shaped the landscape of Antofagasta.
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