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Location DB > United States > Arizona > Superior > Smeltertown
 Name
Smeltertown
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 Database Info
created by yumology on 3/3/2009 4:30 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 4/12/2020 11:36 PM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
An excellent exploration into the mining past of Superior. The main smoke stack towers high above the entire surrounding city. Magnificent main building hold so many neat things that capture the imagination. Definitely worth the trip to Superior so long as you hit up some other spots while in town.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: forget it
 Physical Information
Address

Superior, Arizona
United States
Owner: Revolution Mining
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  •  Hazards
  • unsafe flooring
  •  Interesting Features
    The smokestack here is the coolest smokestack I've ever been in.
    The basement of the main building still holds ALL of the equipment that was used while this place was in operation. Very cool basement to be in!
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • 24 hour guard
  • locked gates
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1930
    Closed: 1960
     Required Equipment
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     History
    Built sometime in the 30's the ore was delivered here to be melted down and refined. This place has been closed of operation since the 60's but some buildings are still used as storage.

    Now the plans are to reopen the mine in the next 10 years. I don't think these buildings will be affected in that reopening.
     Media Coverage
    https://www.azcent...lished/1808363002/
     Future Plans
    Demolished as of 2018
     Stories
    Scrappers!
    Fri, Jul 3rd, 2009
    posted by Wilk


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    Smeltertown
    Sun, Apr 19th, 2009
    posted by yumology
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 4/12/2020 11:36 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Apr 12 20 at 23:36, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Apr 12 20 at 23:36, Emperor Wang changed the following: History, Description
  • on Apr 11 20 at 15:04, lonewolf34 changed the following: Status, Recommendation, Media Coverage, Future Plans
  • on Jul 5 09 at 1:44, Steed validated this location
  • on Jul 3 09 at 23:19, Wilk updated a story
  • on Jul 3 09 at 23:18, Wilk updated a story
  • on Jul 3 09 at 23:18, Wilk updated a story
  • on Jul 3 09 at 22:53, Wilk updated a story
  • on Jul 3 09 at 22:49, Wilk changed the following: Accessibility, Security Measures
  • on Apr 19 09 at 5:58, Emperor Wang validated this location
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