This scale model of the Cherry Mine at the time of the fire was constructed by Ray Tutaj, Jr. of Mendota, Illinois. Detail of the model looking southeast at the tipple structure. The tower rising above the main tower structure is the tipple proper, by which the cage for the main shaft was hoisted. The machineshop appears on the extreme left of this view, and the fan house is shown in the background to the right. (Photograph, courtesy of Mr. Ray Tutaj, Jr.) For more information visit Mr. Tutaj's website at http://guitarjourney.tripod.com/cherrycoalminedisaster/index.html