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The Lavender Pit in Bisbee – 1961 Petley Postcard

by Charles August • June 3, 2014 • 0 Comments

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Bisbee Arizona Lavender Pit in 1961, view from the air. The flotation mill above Lowell is larger than Erie Street and the shops. Trees are much smaller and sparse than in 2014.

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