Kirkland Lake Miners' Memorial, Mining memorial in Kirkland Lake, Canada
The Kirkland Lake Miners' Memorial is a memorial in the form of a 32-foot black granite structure that resembles a mine head frame. Five life-sized bronze miner figures surround this central structure, each shown in different working positions.
The memorial was completed in 1994 and honors more than 300 miners who lost their lives in local mines since 1914. Its construction marked recognition of mining as the founding element of this northern community.
The five bronze figures show workers in different underground positions and reflect the importance of mining to the founding of this northern community. The memorial tells through these depictions the daily reality of the people who built this region.
The memorial stands at the entrance of the Museum of Northern History and features a lawn area with picnic tables for visitors. The location is easy to reach and offers plenty of space to pause and view the statues.
The memorial incorporates authentic equipment from local mines, including stone bolts and machinery donated by mining companies and workers. These original objects come directly from mining operations and give the site special authenticity.
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