John Treadwell (miner)
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John Treadwell (1842–1927) was a Canadian gold miner. He was born in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. He owned and operated the Treadwell gold mine through the Treadwell Mining Company.[1] He was responsible for initiating low-grade gold mining in Alaska adopting most advanced operations on a big scale, which boosted the economy of the wilderness areas.[1] His four mines formed the largest complex in the world at that time.[2] Treadwell's mine complex "put Juneau on the map".[3]
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John Treadwell | |
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Born | 1842 |
Died | December 6, 1927(1927-12-06) (aged 84–85) |
Citizenship | Canada |
Occupation | Miner |
Known for | his mines formed the largest complex in the world at the time |
Spouse | Frederika Josephine Graner |
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