Fresno Scraper

Object/Artifact

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Kennedy Gold Mine

Name/Title

Fresno Scraper

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1181

Description

Hand made riveted & bolted "Fresno Shovel" or scraper with hand forged metal parts. Built and used in California 1900.

Use

Used above ground for excavation, moving waste rock or building roads. It was pulled by a horse or mule. Operator would guide shovel and set depth by use of the long handle.

Collection

Kennedy Gold Mine

Category

Yard Artifact

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Made/Created

Date made

1900

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Yard Number

Other Number

69

Location

Location

Outside Space

Outside Yard

Date

June 18, 2026

Notes

Located in ore car area by picnic benches

Provenance

Notes

Donor unknown

Create Date

June 18, 2026

Update Date

June 18, 2026