Description
This vintage postcard showcases a charming illustration of lead and zinc mines in southeastern Kansas, featuring pastel-colored buildings against a pale landscape. Southeastern Kansas is the state’s leading producer of lead and zinc, with mines yielding millions in ore. This postcard depicting the mining industry dates from approximately the 1910s-1930s.
Front Text (cleaned):
Lead and zinc mines in southeastern Kansas.
Back Text (cleaned):
Southeastern Kansas is the leading lead and zinc producing area in the state. Mines in that locality have produced millions of dollars worth of ore and are still in operation.
