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The Kennecott mill town and mines are an extraordinary relic from America's past. Check out the Blackburn School, Recreation Hall, Refrigeration Plant, Railroad Depot, Power Plant and Residential Cottage as well. Catch a glimpse of what life was like for a secretary at Kennecott through the letters and photos of Nell Nicklas. Observe the changes to both the mill town and the glacier over the years through the display of panoramic photos hanging on the walls. The General Manager’s Office is where it all began, the oldest building in Kennecott and the place where the big bosses worked.
Take a peek into the flotation plant and explore other exhibits also housed in this building.
This is also where you can view the short but informative film, “The Kennecott Mill”, bear safety videos and the park movie, “Crown of the Continent”. The General Store and Post Office has the most extensive collection of exhibits.When in Kennecott, please visit the interpretive exhibits at the various structures: If you'd like to use the Kennecott Recreation Hall, please contact the Wrangell Mountains Center.
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If you're interested in visiting Kennecott, here are directions on how to get there.įor trip-planning questions, contact the Kennecott Visitor Center. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and designated as a National Historic Landmark since 1986, Kennecott is considered the best remaining example of early 20th Century copper mining.ĭownload The Kennecott Story (pdf format, 563 KB) or the Kennecott Site Map & Walking Tour (pdf format, 2.7 MB). In June of 1998, the National Park Service acquired many of the significant buildings and lands of the historic mining town of Kennecott. Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark