The remote wilderness of Alaska holds many tales of human endeavor and incredible discovery, none quite as dramatic as the story of Kennecott. Nestled within the vast expanse of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, the Kennecott Mines and its accompanying mill town stand today as a National Historic Landmark District, a testament to an era when America’s insatiable demand for copper fueled audacious industrial ventures. This remarkable site vividly recounts a narrative of raw discovery, unwavering perseverance, and unparalleled ingenuity that transformed a remote mountain outpost into the heart of a transnational minerals corporation.
The Vein of Gold: A Fortuitous Discovery
It was the summer of 1900 when prospectors Clarence Warner and
