Last Chance Mining Museum
Last Chance Mining Museum, Mining museum in Historic District, Juneau, United States
The Last Chance Mining Museum occupies the former compressor building of Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, displaying industrial mining equipment and historical artifacts.
The mining complex operated from 1912 to 1944, generating over 80 million dollars in gold production through advanced industrial mining techniques of that period.
The Gastineau Channel Historical Society maintains this museum, preserving the industrial heritage of Alaska's gold mining era through educational exhibits and guided tours.
Located at 1001 Basin Road, the museum opens from May to September, requiring visitors to walk up an uneven terrain trail to reach the entrance.
The museum houses a 56-ton Ingersoll-Rand air compressor, installed in 1914, which powered 40 machine drills during the mine's operational period.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 58.30667,-134.38528
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:01
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