Tropico Gold Mine, California
Started near Randsburg in the 1890's, the Tropico became one of the most successful gold mines in California producing an estimated 6 to 8 million dollars over the years. When the mine finally closed in 1956, the owners relocated some other buildings from nearby mining camps to the property and opened the "town" as a tourist attraction. That venture closed in the 1980's. The mine and other buildings are still there but are closed to the public and deteriorating rapidly.
Tropico Gold Mine, California
Started near Randsburg in the 1890's, the Tropico became one of the most successful gold mines in California producing an estimated 6 to 8 million dollars over the years. When the mine finally closed in 1956, the owners relocated some other buildings from nearby mining camps to the property and opened the "town" as a tourist attraction. That venture closed in the 1980's. The mine and other buildings are still there but are closed to the public and deteriorating rapidly.