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The Beginning Photos

Early photos reveal how Jerome and Clarkdale grew from copper mining and railroads that united the Verde Valley.

United Verde & Pacific Railway - History Verde Canyon Railroad
United Verde & Pacific Railway
Verde Canyon Railroad History - Town of Clarkdale Park Arizona
Town of Clarkdale Park
Verde Canyon Railroad Jerome Mining History Arizona
Jerome Mining
Verde Canyon Railroad Open Pit Mining History Arizona
Open Pit Mining
Verde Canyon Railroad Smelter in Clarkdale History
Smelter in Clarkdale
Verde Canyon Railroad History The Beginning Jerome Downtown
Jerome, Arizona - Downtown

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