However, the factories, railroads and mining declined by the late 1960s.
Construction of that branch was abandoned in 1855 as mining declined.
However, after the 1989 Revolution and industrial changes, such mining declined considerably.
Many business closed as deep mining declined, and increasing numbers of houses stood vacant.
The pockets of high-grade ore proved too small, and mining declined as soon as 1909.
During the late 19th century, as mining declined after the 1860s so did Dylife's population.
This site lost much of its importance when the mining in the area declined and finally came to an end in 1901.
As mining declined in importance, more Hancock businessmen moved into the neighborhood.
Gold mining temporarily recovered after the war but by the mid-1960s, mining declined once more.
As mining declined in the Fairbanks area, some miners turned to homesteading.