Jerome, Arizona On Mingus Mountain 1
Jerome was a very large mining town. It's also a great example of greed and not using common sense. The company that owned the mine sug so many tunnels in the mountain that the town began to slide down the side of Mingus Mountain. The mine closed and the town all but died. A few people live there now. It has turned into an artist colony. It's growing in popularity with tourists now and is beginning to be repopulated. The problem is, the town is still sliding.
Look closely at the terraces and the buildings braced up. Now imagine a whole mountain like that. If you are in Arizona or near Northern Arizona, do yourself a favor and go visit Jerome. There are several museums, places to eat and various shops that are quite happy to take your money.
Jerome, Arizona On Mingus Mountain 1
Jerome was a very large mining town. It's also a great example of greed and not using common sense. The company that owned the mine sug so many tunnels in the mountain that the town began to slide down the side of Mingus Mountain. The mine closed and the town all but died. A few people live there now. It has turned into an artist colony. It's growing in popularity with tourists now and is beginning to be repopulated. The problem is, the town is still sliding.
Look closely at the terraces and the buildings braced up. Now imagine a whole mountain like that. If you are in Arizona or near Northern Arizona, do yourself a favor and go visit Jerome. There are several museums, places to eat and various shops that are quite happy to take your money.