Aurora Consolidation Mill Nevada Mining Real Photo Postcard

The Aurora Consolidated Mill was a major ore processing facility located in Aurora, Nevada, a significant gold and silver mining town. Constructed around 1909-1910, its terraced design, clearly visible in the photograph, was characteristic of gravity mills built into hillsides. This architectural style facilitated the efficient movement of ore through various crushing, grinding, and concentration stages, utilizing gravity to minimize energy costs in a remote location.