Copper Train
Sculpture honoring the miners at the Museum entrance
Dating back to 1895, this building used to be the original administrative office of Compagnie du Boleo, the French company that purchased the claim from the original owners in 1885 and operated the mines until 1954.
The Accounting Office
It is remarkably well preserved, the furniture looks intact and there’s quite a bit of artifacts displayed.
Photo depicting working conditions in those times
Wagon
Later we walked down the hill into the town, admiring the surroundings. There are still quite a few traces of French architecture left: most notably, the steel-constructed church of Santa Barbara designed by Gustave Eiffel.
Yes, the very same Eiffel of the Paris Tower …
The Church of Santa Barbara - made of steel
Church Interior
Mini Eiffel tower inside the church?
I guess that also explains the presence of a French bakery, selling pastries, French bread, cookies and so much more. I’ll stock up before leaving, that’s for sure!
SAILING CAMELOT 
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