Feininger Andreas B L Collection

Open-pit workings of the Utah Copper Company, Bingham Canyon, Utah, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Open-pit workings of the Utah Copper Company, Bingham Canyon, Utah. This is the Carr Fork side from which the company obtains huge amounts of ore

Carr Fork Canyon as seen from "G" bridge, Bingham Copper Mine, Utah, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Carr Fork Canyon as seen from "G" bridge, Bingham Copper Mine, Utah

Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942
Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel mill takes form, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah. The new plant will make important additions to the vast amount of steel needed for the war

Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942
Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a steel mill under construction which will soon be producing vitally needed steel, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah

Constructing a building on the site of a new steel mill... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942
Constructing a building on the site of a new steel mill which will soon turn out steel for the war needs, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah

View along US 40 in Mount Vernon Canyon, Colorado, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
View along US 40 in Mount Vernon Canyon, Colorado. Photo shows the highway US 40 and the Mount Vernon Canyon with Shingle Creek below, looking east towards Green Mountain and Denver beyond

Main Street, Creede, Colorado, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Main Street, Creede, Colorado. Photo shows the main street at the mouth of Willow Creek Canyon

Old lead mines here have been reopened, Creede, Colo. 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Old lead mines here have been reopened, Creede, Colo. Creede for many years was " a ghost town, " but has resumed the activities that made it an important lead producing center years ago

Willow Creek, Creede, Colorado, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Willow Creek, Creede, Colorado. Photo shows buildings along Willow Creek, with Snowshoe Mountain in the distance

American Smelting and Refining, Garfield, Utah, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
American Smelting and Refining, Garfield, Utah

View of the Utah Copper Company open-pit mine workings at Carr Fork... Bingham Canyon, Utah, 1942
View of the Utah Copper Company open-pit mine workings at Carr Fork, as seen from the railroad, Bingham Canyon, Utah

Servicing one of the floodlights that turn night into day... Columbia Steel Co
Servicing one of the floodlights that turn night into day at the big construction operations for a new steel plant which will make important additions to the vast amount of steel needed for the war

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"Capturing the Industrial Landscape: Andreas Feininger's Glimpse into America's Mining and Steel Industries" Step into the world of industrial marvels through the lens of photographer Andreas Feininger. In 1942, Feininger embarked on a visual journey, documenting various aspects of America's mining and steel industries. Featuring the open-pit workings of the Utah Copper Company in Bingham Canyon, Utah, Feininger reveals a breathtaking view that showcases both the grandeur and scale of these operations. The Carr Fork Canyon is also brought to life from the "G" bridge at Bingham Copper Mine, offering a unique perspective on this rugged landscape. Moving further into Geneva, Utah, we witness rapid progress as steel and concrete take shape at Columbia Steel Co. The partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks stand tall against the horizon - testaments to human ingenuity and determination. Feininger's lens then shifts to construction efforts at Columbia Steel Co. , where workers diligently build a new steel mill. Their tireless efforts symbolize progress and growth in an ever-evolving industry. Venturing beyond Utah, Feininger captures striking scenes along US 40 in Mount Vernon Canyon, Colorado. The road stretches ahead like an endless ribbon amidst nature's beauty - a reminder that even amid industrialization, pockets of untouched landscapes remain. Creede, Colorado comes alive through Feininger's photographs as he explores Main Street with its charming buildings frozen in time. Old lead mines have been reopened here; their history intertwined with present-day endeavors. In Willow Creek, Creede takes center stage once again as nature reclaims its place alongside human activity. This juxtaposition reminds us that despite our advancements, we are still part of something greater than ourselves. The American Smelting and Refining facility in Garfield stands as another testament to America's industrial prowess captured by Feininger’s lens.