Mine Hoist - Gallup, NM
N 35° 31.701 W 108° 44.522
12S E 704727 N 3933982
This old mine hoist sits next to the railroad yards on Rte. 66 in Gallup.
Waymark Code: WM132NH
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2020
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When the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad came through the area in 1881 it established the stop that became Gallup. Gallup appealed as it is a source of coal and timber. Both commodities were important for the railroad's own use but also for sales throughout the country. This hoist dates to the 1890's. From the information plaque,
"Hoist From 1890
This machine is a "hoist" used to bring a
"trip" of coal cars to the surface. The hoist
is basically a large winch using cable
attached to the "trip" to hoist it the surface.
This hoist was used from the 1890's to the 1950's.
Coal mined in Gallup was shipped
throughout the United States.
This display is provided by the Gallup Historical Society.
For more information about the early history of Gallup,
please visit "Rex Museum"
Two blocks west of here."
Type of Machine: Hoist
Year the machine was built: 1890
Is there online documentation for this machine: [Web Link]
Year the machine was put on display: Not listed
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