John Treadwell (miner)
John Treadwell (1842–1927) was a Canadian gold miner. He was born in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. He owned and operated the Treadwell gold mine through the Treadwell Mining Company. He was responsible for initiating low-grade gold mining in Alaska adopting most advanced operations on a big scale, which boosted the economy of the wilderness areas. His four mines formed the largest complex in the world at that time. Treadwell's mine complex "put Juneau on the map".
John Treadwell | |
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| Born | 1842 St. Andrews, New Brunswick, British North America |
| Died | December 6, 1927 (aged 84–85) New York City, US |
| Citizenship | Canada |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Known for | his mines formed the largest complex in the world at the time |
| Spouse | Frederika Josephine Graner |
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