Historic Kennicott Mill
“Kennicott Mill” original acrylic/watercolor painting by Gail Niebrugge, original painting sold, limited edition prints sold out.
This view of the huge defunct Kennicott Copper Mill is from the glacier moraine, and shows the period where the building was completely vulnerable to deterioration from the elements of weather without the protection of a roof on top. Many years before, the owners began demolition of the building, the top story and roofs were removed and later the project was abandoned. Ice, snow and rain accumulated inside and began undermining the foundation. Today, restoration and stabilization efforts are protecting the structure from further decay. I am so glad, it warms my heart to see the work being done to save this part of history in Alaska. And I’m so glad that I am there to capture this history in original paintings.
More tomorrow,
Gail Niebrugge, Art for Alaska
