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Posted: 30 Mar 2017

Taken: 02 Mar 2017

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Harmony Borax Works

Harmony Borax Works
These are the remains of the Harmony Borax Works near Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park. The works were opened in 1881 and produced three tons of borax daily. The works closed in 1888 and were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. When still in operation the borax was hauled to Mojave in large mule-drawn wagons.

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 Amelia
Amelia club
This look very interesting, Ron. I've just looked up to see what borax is used for. Quite a lot in fact! The works didn't last long, I gather it may not have been an economic industry. Good to see that the structures are placed on the National Register.
7 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Good shot. I remember borax as a child being used to get rid of ant nests in unwanted places and haven't really come across it since (or I haven't noticed it more likely!).
7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
De pierres et de rouille... bon regard !!! bon jeudi Ron.
7 years ago.
 Kama 56
Kama 56
jolie vue.
Dans l'usine ou je travaille, on utilise toujours du borax.
7 years ago.
 Stormlizard
Stormlizard club
Nicely photographed and documanted Ron.
7 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
The historic old Borax Plant of the Death Valley very well photographed, Ron!
7 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Fascinating old ruins. Interesting to see what look like the remains of mud brick walls.
7 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful Ron.
(missed that part of Death Valley during my visit)
7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
So very interesting, Ron !
7 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Love seeing the old workings
7 years ago.
 Eve
Eve
Fascinant, merci pour les commentaires
Bonne journée Ron
7 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Very impressive.
Great document.
7 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
interesting old engine, very well taken !
7 years ago.
 Peggy C
Peggy C club
Ah, 'Twenty Mule Team' Borax ...

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