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Nakusp and Slocan mining boom prompts expansion plans
West Kootenays gateway to Slocan mines promotes Arrow Lake rail terminus Nakusp as shipping port for New Denver. Millions of tons of ore expected from Slocan mines to reach Revelstoke by steamer after railroad completion. Gold and silver ledges found near Nakusp amid growing town with hotels, dwellings, stores, sawmill, wharf, warehouses and other facilities.
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