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concentrator, ushering in an era of modern production. The Middle Fork road connected Boise with
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Monarch, only resulted in the recovery of 20%. Lantis & Company took over the Monarch property in 1874. The Buffalo mill achieved 55% recovery in 1877. This led to a building boom, as the Buffalo mill and the Monarch employed 60 employees in total, the Atlanta community grew to
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such as tourism, back-country activities, and preservation of the town's lengthy historic legacy. In the summer months The
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