Mining Gulch

Between the Plateau of States and The Trail was a natural valley in Forest Park that was converted to handle the outside exhibits of the Palace of Mines & Metallurgy. This area was referred to as the Mining Gulch. Here, people could see a coal, copper, or zinc, or gold mine.

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Buildings

Attractions

• Anthracite Coal Mine
• Arizona Mining Camp
• Turquois Mine
• Mammoth Crystal Cave
• Aztec Metallurgical Exhibit
• Tennessee Mining Display
• Electric Mining Railway
• Intramural

Company Displays

• Aerial Wire Rope Tramway
• Cement Block Machine Co
• DeLaval Steam Turbine Co
• Keystone Drilling
• Missouri Fire Brick Company
• St Louis Well Machine and Tool Co
• Star Drilling Machine Company
• Weller Pottery Exhibit
• Parkview Catering

Exhibits

• California Mining Exhibit
• Foundry Exhibit
• Metal Pavilion
• Missouri Lead and Zinc Mine
• Missouri Mining Exhibit
• Portland Cement Exhibit
• South Dakota Black Hills Reduction Plant
• US US Timber Testing Plant
• Timber Testing
• US Government Fuel Testing Plant