#Zinc Mine Museum

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Zinc Mine Museum, Allmannajuvet, Sauda, Norway - Peter Zumthor

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Peter Zumthor, Zinc Mine Museum (model) via mercury_bureau Follow Souda on Tumblr

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History & Mining Culture of the Ore Mountains

The Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) on the border between Germany and the Czech Republic is a region rich in history and culture connected to the mining industry. For centuries the cities on both sides of the mountain range had sustained themselves and flourished by the extraction of tin, copper, zinc, uranium, and most importantly silver. Even though the mines are now closed the mining culture and heritage is still widely celebrated and visible for visitors, with the hammer and chisel motif on many buildings in the different mining towns.

The rich mining heritage of the region was recently inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list (July 2019 CE), with sites on both sides of the border. On the German side, in the Free State of Saxony, the cities of Freiberg and Annaberg-Buchholz has much to offer in educating visitors about the mining industry, both from the Middle Ages and more recent times and how this intensive industry shaped the lives and culture of the people living there. A visit is definitely recommended for anyone interested in mining history, early industrialization or for those who seek to experience an authentic German Christmas market.

Freiberg

Freiberg, a one-hour train ride from Dresden, traces its history back to 1168 CE. At that time the forest region was under the control of the Margrave of Meissen. A silver ore was discovered close to the small settlement Christiandorf and lead to the establishment of the city of Freiberg, which got its name from the mining rights belonging to the “free miner”. The mining industry became a very important source of income for the Margrave of Meissen, Otto II (r. c. 1156-1190 CE), known later as Otto the Rich. A large statue of the town's 'founder' can now be seen at the main square of the historic city center. Freiberg's importance and wealth increased rapidly after the discovery of silver, and it remained the economic center and mint of Saxony until the 16th century CE. The mining industry continued in the Freiberg region for 800 years until the mines were finally closed in 1968 CE.

Today Freiberg is a lively and charming city with many exciting sites to see, amongst other the Town Hall from the 15th century CE, and the Cathedral of St. Mary, first contracted in 1180 CE as a Romanesque basilica, the current building dates to c. 1500 CE. On the south side of the cathedral, you can visit a part of the old church, The Golden Gate, a richly ornamented sandstone portal from 1230 CE.

Even though the town was destroyed by fire several times and suffered during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648 CE), much of the medieval town is still standing. Walking around in the historic center, one architectural feature is especially remarkable: the Gothic patrician houses with very high and steep pitched roof constructions. The main square, Obermakt, is definitely worth a visit, where you will see both the statue of Otto the Rich and the beautiful Town Hall. On the north side of the square, you can also marvel at a gate with intricate carvings depicturing the miners hard at work.

It is impossible to visit this city without being drawn towards the rich mining history and culture. To learn more, visitors are recommended to spend a couple of hours in the Freiberg City and Mining Museum. Located in a stunning late Gothic building, it is one of Saxony's oldest museums, established in 1861 CE. The museum is filled with tools, art, photographs, and other objects connected to work in the mines throughout the ages or the culture that flourished thanks to the mining industry. In addition, no one should leave without a visit to the Freudenstein Castle, where the mineral exhibition Terra Mineralia is on display with over 3,500 minerals, precious stones, and meteorites. The exhibition is presented by the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg, the oldest university of mining and metallurgy in the world, and is a real treasure trove filled with gems from all over the world.

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Peter Zumthor showing the architectural models for the Zinc Museum, Norway

Allmannajuvet, with its characteristic landscape and rich cultural history, is one of the 10 largest attractions along the National Tourist Routes. In 2002, world-renowned architect Peter Zumthor was commissioned by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration to design a tourist route attraction for the purpose of welcoming visitors and bringing the old mining history of Sauda back to life. The simplistic buildings are inspired by the mining operation, the drudgery and the workers’ strenuous everyday lives. The installation consists of a museumbuilding, a café building, toilet and parking facilities, paths and stairs.

Source: This is Paper

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Modern Zinc Mine Museum Concept

Peter Zumthor, Zinc Mine Museum (model) via mercury_bureau - Elevated purple cabin on stilts in forested hillside landscape. Follow Ceramic City on Tumblr Source: https://soudasouda.tumblr.com/post/748429808698048512/peter-zumthor-zinc-mine-museum-model-via

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Archaeologist (Archie) Baines was the firstborn son of Curator and Cartographer Baines, and the older-by-three-years brother of Palaeontologist (Pal) Baines. Their father, Curator, was the owner of a large natural history museum in Yorkshire, England, where the boys grew up with a constant source of artefacts, minerals and bones to observe and learn about. It was through their parents and their childhood at the museum that the boys both discovered a mutual but separate love for history, with Archie wanting to know more about human civilisations and Pal being interested in prehistoric creatures.

Their mother, Cartographer (totally not inspired by king of seas …) had been quite the traveller in her younger days and had become accustomed to making her own maps as she went. Having retired to Yorkshire to raise her sons, she made a habit of creating treasure maps and hiding little things around the yard and in sandboxes to encourage both of her children’s passions as well as her own.

Archie attended a local Yorkshire university to gain his archaeology degree, which is where he meets Miner MacCarrick on campus, who had been pressured into academics by his family despite not wanting to attend. Miner did admit to enjoying digging, something he shared with archaeologists, and the two went from best friends to a relationship. And it was good for a while … their personalities genuinely clicked, they had shared interests, and when Archie got his first overseas assignment to work in the field in Belgium, both his brother and Miner followed. All three ended up enjoying the area so much they looked to stay, eventually moving into a small town village. Here, things start to break down for Miner and Archie. Archie is loving the place, so many cool European artefacts to uncover, so many new people, he’s started an archaeology blog and is going to meetings with others across Europe to discuss their finds. Miner is working bringing coal and metals back for the village and is happy where he is. He approaches Archie with the confession of wanting to start a family. Archie’s like ‘woah buddy I’m way too young for this I can’t be lugging a baby around excavation sites now can I and I’m not mean enough to let you to everything”. Miner puts up with it for a little while but after a couple more years Archie admits he REALLY isn’t sure the two are in the same place in life, despite being totally compatible in every other way. They decide with heavy hearts to break up and pursue their own things.

Miner and Archie continued to be best friends, but Miner went on to date German newcomer Blacksmith Schmidt for a short time before running into the same problem. Miner can’t pick em and that'll come back to haunt Blacksmith when Zinc arrives lmao. After that, Miner dated Canadian born Timber Boyce, the local bear- I mean lumberjack. Who, to his relief, was on the same page as him. The two soon have a daughter, Lapidary MacCarrick, and Miner anoints his bestie Archie as her godfather / fave non-relative uncle. Archie is happy to only babysit every once in a while and is kind of relieved both he and Miner are where they want to be in life.

Pal Baines and Clover Xun, and their daughter Onyx Baines. Unsure if they're gonna get married yet. Also despite being Humanverse, Onyx was probably made with whatever sorcery has been making all the other kids for reasons, dw about it.

Archie meanwhile stuck to carbon dating, something Skelly discovers he shares with his father the first time the Baines’ parents come over to visit their son's new home village. You should be flattered Skelly, they think you’re fascinating after all.

Archie, Pal, Miner and Clover (c) The Smurfs

Curator, Cartographer, Lapidary, Onyx and Skelly are mine

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Peter Zumthor, Zinc Mine Museum (model) via mercury_bureau Follow Research.Lighting on Tumblr Source: https://soudasouda.tumblr.com/post/748429808698048512/peter-zumthor-zinc-mine-museum-model-via

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Zinc Mine Museum - Peter Zumthor

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Picher, Oklahoma

Ghost Town 02

Population: 14,252 (1926) - 20 (2010)

Country: America

Years active: 1913-2009

Why Was It Abandoned?

After mining was ceased in 1967, contaminated water from 14,000 abandoned shafts, 70 million tons of mine tailings, and 36 million tons of mill sand and sludge remained as a huge environmental clean up problem. 

In 1994, Indian Health Service test results revealed that 35% of children living in Picher had concentrations of lead in their blood exceeding 10 micrograms per decimeter. In 2006, the environmental hazards were proven to be so severe that the government decided to close Picher and relocate its residents.

On May 2008, an EF4 tornado struck Picher, causing severe damage to 20 blocks of the city, destroying many homes and businesses. There were 8 confirmed deaths and at least 150 people injured.

Most final residents left around 2009-2014 because the city was considered to toxic to be habitable. Gary Linderman, who was the owner of Ole Miner Pharmacy, vowed to stay for however long was needed to help anyone left. However, he passed away June 9, 2015.

Town Life

During 1917-1947, Picher was one of the most productive lead-zinc mining field in the tri-state district, producing over $20 billion worth of ore. More than 50% of resources mined from Picher were used in World War 1. Mining was ceased after 1967.

2009 was the year Picher would stop activity almost completely. The last final class of Picher-Cardin school district would graduate due to an agreement of residents dissolving the school district. The post office and police department would also close, and the final residents said their goodbyes in the school auditorium on the last day. By 2010, it was reported that Picher had only one active business and 6 occupied houses.

By 2014, the last remaining buildings were the high school, a christian church, the mining museum, some mercantile buildings, and numerous abandoned homes.

In 2015, former residents would hold christmas parades and march from the high school to main street. This was to preserve the memories they held living in Picher.

Pop Culture / Media Representation

The Creek Runs Red

Tar Creek

Life After People: The Series

Unsolved murder case of Danny and Kathy Freeman along with their daughter, Ashley Freeman, and her friend Lauria Bible.

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About Svalbard

For my blog project, I decided to choose Svalbard, an island located close to the North Pole. I chose this island because I initially knew about it since it is the region that holds the Global Seed Vault, which is essentially a “doomsday” vault holding nearly 1 million seed varieties. I am an Agriculture Science major, and I thought this fact was interesting. I am also fond of cold and snowy weather, which is perfect since Svalbard is covered in it year-round. I believe that deep-diving into this culture will provide me with a better understanding of their way of life and traditions. Especially since their life is almost entirely lived in the dark (except for a few months). It will provide me with a more open mind and a deeper knowledge that my way of living and my culture isn’t the only way of life. I hope that when I do converse with other cultures in the future, I will have a deeper wisdom and willingness to learn about their culture, even though it is different from mine.

Svalbard’s Characteristics Svalbard is located in Northern Europe north of Norway. It is an island that is 62,045 square kilometers (about the area of South Carolina). The climate is arctic, with an average temperature ranging from 3 to 7 degrees Celsius. The terrain is rugged and covered with ice the majority of the year, except for the west coast which is clear of ice for half of the year. This country’s natural resources include coal, iron ore, copper, zinc, phosphate, wildlife and fish. The population of this small island is only 2,926, consisting of 61% Norwegian and 38.9% of groups consisting of Russians, Thais, Swedes, Filipinos, and Ukrainians. The languages that are used there consist of Norwegian and Russian [4].

Svalbard’s Culture Norway assumed sovereignty of this island within the 1920s. Because of this, many cultural traditions were adopted from Norway. Their meal choices on the island include mainly meat options since vegetation is sparse. This includes reindeer, whale, ptarmigan, salmon, pollock, haddock and seal [1]. Their national dish, called Lapskois, is a hearty hash stew containing reindeer, sausage, carrots and potatoes. Sometimes an egg will be added to the top [5]. The majority of Svalbard is Christian and affiliated with the church of Norway. With that being said, they celebrate Christian holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Along with various Christian holidays, they celebrate the Norwegian’s constitution day (May 17), as well as May Day, which is a European festival marking the beginning of summer. They celebrate this by coming together and gathering wildflowers and green branches, to which they weave floral garlands and crowns [3]. Some other Svalbard traditions include taking your shoes off while entering buildings. This tradition originated from the coal miners who tried to prevent black dust from covering the floor of the buildings. Now, it is known as a gesture of politeness, and is also included when entering museums, hotels, and various other establishments [2].

Eliminating Cultural Bias I think that we often look at other cultures from our own perspective because that is what we are familiar with and what we have grown to know. Especially if we haven’t learned about cultures of other origins. I think we often compare our own culture to other cultures when studying something new. For example, I do not enjoy the taste of fish and neither does my family. We do not eat fish in our household for that reason. Although, the majority of food that is eaten on Svalbard is fish since it is a large fishing community. Just because I do not like fish does not mean that I should think that their way of life is lessor than how I live my life in my own culture. For me, I will ensure that I keep an open mind when learning about the culture of Svalbard. There is more than one way to live, and my way is not the prominent way.

Work Cited

Casini, Filippo. “Here’s What They Eat in the Northernmost City in the World.” VICE, 16 Dec. 2021, www.vice.com/en/article/7kbvbd/what-is-arctic-food-cuisine-like.

Nikel, David, Amuthan S, et al. “16 Fascinating Facts about Svalbard: Norway’s Arctic Archipelago.” Life in Norway, 27 Dec. 2021, www.lifeinnorway.net/svalbard-facts/.

Nikel, David, Cayden, et al. “Public Holidays in Norway 2023.” Life in Norway, 15 Dec. 2022, www.lifeinnorway.net/public-holidays/.

“The World Factbook: Svalbard.” Central Intelligence Agency, 16 May 2023, www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/svalbard/#geography.

“Svalbard National Symbols: National Animal, National Flower.” Symbol Hunt, 9 Apr. 2023, symbolhunt.com/svalbard/national-dish/.

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[Spe WIP] - Allmannajuvet Zinc Mine Museum by Peter Zumthor

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Allmannajuvet Zinc Mine Museum | Architect: Peter Zumthor

The Allmannajuvet zinc mines are a disused mining works in Sauda. The mines were in operation from 1881 to 1899. During these years a total of 12,000 tonnes of zinc ore were extracted. Today, the mining area is a museum. The plain buildings in the gorge are designed in an industrial construction style to embody the story of the mines. Some of the mining galleries will be made accessible for guided tours.

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History & Mining Culture of the Ore Mountains

The Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) on the border between Germany and the Czech Republic is a region rich in history and culture connected to the mining industry. For centuries the cities on both sides of the mountain range had sustained themselves and flourished by the extraction of tin, copper, zinc, uranium, and most importantly silver. Even though the mines are now closed the mining culture and heritage is still widely celebrated and visible for visitors, with the hammer and chisel motif on many buildings in the different mining towns.

The rich mining heritage of the region was recently inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list (July 2019 CE), with sites on both sides of the border. On the German side, in the Free State of Saxony, the cities of Freiberg and Annaberg-Buchholz has much to offer in educating visitors about the mining industry, both from the Middle Ages and more recent times and how this intensive industry shaped the lives and culture of the people living there. A visit is definitely recommended for anyone interested in mining history, early industrialization or for those who seek to experience an authentic German Christmas market.

Freiberg

Freiberg, a one-hour train ride from Dresden, traces its history back to 1168 CE. At that time the forest region was under the control of the Margrave of Meissen. A silver ore was discovered close to the small settlement Christiandorf and lead to the establishment of the city of Freiberg, which got its name from the mining rights belonging to the “free miner”. The mining industry became a very important source of income for the Margrave of Meissen, Otto II (r. c. 1156-1190 CE), known later as Otto the Rich. A large statue of the town's 'founder' can now be seen at the main square of the historic city center. Freiberg's importance and wealth increased rapidly after the discovery of silver, and it remained the economic center and mint of Saxony until the 16th century CE. The mining industry continued in the Freiberg region for 800 years until the mines were finally closed in 1968 CE.

Today Freiberg is a lively and charming city with many exciting sites to see, amongst other the Town Hall from the 15th century CE, and the Cathedral of St. Mary, first contracted in 1180 CE as a Romanesque basilica, the current building dates to c. 1500 CE. On the south side of the cathedral, you can visit a part of the old church, The Golden Gate, a richly ornamented sandstone portal from 1230 CE.

Even though the town was destroyed by fire several times and suffered during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648 CE), much of the medieval town is still standing. Walking around in the historic center, one architectural feature is especially remarkable: the Gothic patrician houses with very high and steep pitched roof constructions. The main square, Obermakt, is definitely worth a visit, where you will see both the statue of Otto the Rich and the beautiful Town Hall. On the north side of the square, you can also marvel at a gate with intricate carvings depicturing the miners hard at work.

It is impossible to visit this city without being drawn towards the rich mining history and culture. To learn more, visitors are recommended to spend a couple of hours in the Freiberg City and Mining Museum. Located in a stunning late Gothic building, it is one of Saxony's oldest museums, established in 1861 CE. The museum is filled with tools, art, photographs, and other objects connected to work in the mines throughout the ages or the culture that flourished thanks to the mining industry. In addition, no one should leave without a visit to the Freudenstein Castle, where the mineral exhibition Terra Mineralia is on display with over 3,500 minerals, precious stones, and meteorites. The exhibition is presented by the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg, the oldest university of mining and metallurgy in the world, and is a real treasure trove filled with gems from all over the world.

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Real Life Aetherium: Kind of

When I first watched Castle in the Sky (awhile ago), I remember one of my favorite scenes being when Sheeta and Pazu were in the cave and they turned the lights out and the entire room lit up with glowing Aetherium. 

Fast forward many years in the future and I was doing a small research project on the rocks in Franklin, New Jersey where I read an article about how the miners first learned the rocks from there fluoresced. The mines were quarried for zinc for quite some time and to light the mines they had used DC current. This is important because DC current lights used a knife switch to complete a circuit whenever you wanted light, and before the lights would turn on completely a spark of light would be emitted that was very rich in ultraviolet light (what is used for Black lights today) revealing glowing rocks all around the miners.

 When I read the story, I just remembered that scene from Castle in the Sky. While it didn’t align with the movie perfectly, the miners in the area by the late 1950′s had collected so many rocks from the mine that many of them are used to research the geology of that area still today. The geology of which is still kind of a mystery, and there really isn’t another place in the world like Sterling Hill Mine, which is now a museum that people can go visit!

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Peter Zumthor / Allmannajuvet Zinc Mine Museum / 2002-2016 / via Atlas of Places / ArchDaily / Image © Aldo Amoretti

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Cuprite This gem specimen of copper oxide, the mineral cuprite (Cu2O) was found at the Tsumeb mine in Namibia. 

This classic site operated as a copper-lead-zinc-silver-and more site for more than a century, and it has produced specimens that dot museums and private collections worldwide. The mineralization formed in a pipe that cross-cuts a series of metamorphosed, late Precambrian aged sedimentary rocks. The pipe is thought to be a sedimentary beccia, formed when fluids dissolved a pathway through the surrounding limestones and overlying sediments collapsed downwards to fill that path. The vertical pipe allowed fluids to concentrate various metal elements inside the pipe, and the presence of oxygen at the surface allowed minerals to dissolve there and be concentrated again at depth. Cuprite forms from these sorts of redox processes involving copper – it is most soluble near the surface with ample oxygen, then precipitates back out of solution when the copper is reduced at depth. -JBB Image credit: Rob Lavinsky/Irocks.com (standing permission) https://www.irocks.com/minerals/specimen/48258 #Mineralmonday Reference: http://www.tsumeb.com/en/geology/