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Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
The genus Tangara includes some of the most spectacularly colored birds of the world.
Know locally as "saíra-douradinha".
The species is endemic to Brazil.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Suborder: Passeri
Family: Thraupidae
Subfamily: Thraupinae
Genus: Tangara Brisson, 1760
Species: T. cyanoventris (Vieillot, 1819)
Binomial name: Tangara cyanoventris
A very old copy of Ben Hur with fabulous gilt edged pages. Can't remember how I came by it, but it is a beautiful looking book. Scene approximately 1.25 inches
Burns poetry, a book my dad found on a stall in Lausanne market.
**** my internet is excruciatingly slow today, so I'll try later for commenting.
This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a weekly challenge called “Snap Happy”. A different theme chosen by a member of the group each week, and the image is to be posted on the Monday of the week.
This week the theme, “geometry” was chosen by GG, Greenstone Girl.
When I heard the theme, I was initially at a bit of a loss. Anyone who knows me knows that mathematics is not my strong point. Nevertheless, a challenge is not called a challenge for nothing, and I found that once I tried to look at the world through different “mathematical eyes”, it was much easier than I thought.
Geometry is the part of mathematics that studies the size, shapes, positions and dimensions of things. Squares, circles and triangles are some of the simplest shapes in flat geometry. Cubes, cylinders, cones and spheres are simple shapes in solid geometry. Therefore looking at my full teacup and saucer, I worked out that I had a circle in a circle, in a circle. And my folded napkin was a triangle. And my table had a nice geometric pattern on it. So you see, perhaps geometry can become my cup of tea as an adult, that it wasn’t when I was a teenager!
Pooh sat down on a large stone, and tried to think this out.
-A.A. Milne
This is a photo of a set of Easton Press Winnie-the-Pooh book.
This sweet bird is a hybrid between two species endemic to Brazil: Brassy-breasted Tanager and Gilt-edged Tanager.
7 Days of shooting
Week#26
Halfway
Unusual point of view tuesday
Book with plays by Ibsen, Goethe, Shiller, Sardou, etc. Gilt-edged. Shoot above a mirror.
Just half way
Soundtrack: youtube.com/watch?v=GSc1n8ByDiE
Nikon D300, 18-200@150mm, 1/640s, f/13, -2EV, ISO 200. (DSC_2461)
- www.kevin-palmer.com - Giltedge is a former gold mining town on the east side of the Judith Mountains. At it's peak it was home to 1500 people but it is now a ghost town. Today much of it is private property so there wasn't a whole lot to explore.
- www.kevin-palmer.com - Giltedge is a former gold mining town on the east side of the Judith Mountains. At it's peak it was home to 1500 people but it is now a ghost town. Today much of it is private property so there wasn't a whole lot to explore.
- www.kevin-palmer.com - An old wagon sits at the entrance to Duffy's Ranch in the Judith Mountains.
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
- www.kevin-palmer.com - Giltedge is a former gold mining town on the east side of the Judith Mountains. At it's peak it was home to 1500 people but it is now a ghost town. Today much of it is private property so there wasn't a whole lot to explore.
I'm drawn to past-their-prime flowers, like the rose from the Ladd Addition in Portland. Almost looks like gilt edging. Love the cascading feel.
Slim Rhodes .
"SIXTY DAYS" - B.M.I. - 2:44
Composer: - Stevenson
Publisher: - 4-Star Sales
Matrix number: - 3969
Recorded: - Unknown Date December 1950
Memphis Recording Service
706 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
Released: - March 1951
First appearance: - Gilt-Edge Records (S) 78rpm standard single Gilt-Edge 5026-A mono
SIXTY DAYS / MEMPHIS BOUNCE
Slim Rhodes - Vocal and Guitar
Dusty Rhodes - Vocal and Fiddle
Pee Wee Suggs - Vocal and Guitar
Speck Rhodes - Bass
Unknown - Steel Guitar
Rare Grain Belt beer advertisement engraved on the cover of the 1897 edition of Dual City Blue Book, a householders' directory and shopping guide published by R. L. Polk & Company of St. Paul, MN from the late 19th Century until the 1920s.
Grain Belt products never really had a reputation of being "The Beers of Society," but in recent years the products, now made by August Schell Brewing Company of New Ulm, MN, have been marketed to Minnesota hipsters.
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
Fergus County. View of the Fort Maginnis area, seen from the summit of Collar Peak in the Judith Mountains. An Army post built to protect settlers from Indian attacks, Fort Maginnis was on the east side of the Judiths, not far from the Maiden and Giltedge mining camps. The fort was named for Major Martin Maginnis, a territorial delegate to Congress. A post office opened at Fort Maginnis in 1881 (September 27) with Charles McNamara as postmaster. It was active until 1938 (May 14), despite the Army having abandoned the fort in 1890.
After a beautiful drive I reached my destination of Giltedge Montana. It's an abandoned mining town that contains amazing history--Calamity Jane liked to spend her time here! Above is a unique barn I spotted at the edge of town. The fence is a style I don't seen around Montana often. Oh yeah--spot the out house...
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
This may be one of the coolest old cabins I have ever seen! Look at that roof! And the wood--and the door and the window...it's just all totally neat!
After a beautiful drive I reached my destination of Giltedge Montana. It's an abandoned mining town that contains amazing history--Calamity Jane liked to spend her time here!
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
- www.kevin-palmer.com - The sun was setting by the time I made it to the edge of the Judith Mountains.
Fergus County. Pictured is one of the old ruins still remaining from the glory days of Giltedge. A former gold-mining camp near the Judith Mountains, Giltedge took its name from the nearby Gilt Edge Mine (discovered in 1883). A post office opened at Giltedge in 1894 (March 5) with Louis Beaupre as postmaster. The office was active until 1948 (March 31). The little log cabin that had served as the Giltedge post office building was destroyed in a fire in 1981 and today only a couple of old cabins and foundations remain in Giltedge.
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
Fergus County. An abandoned house along the Giltedge Road at Giltedge. A former gold-mining camp near the Judith Mountains, Giltedge took its name from the nearby Gilt Edge Mine (discovered in 1883). A post office opened at Giltedge in 1894 (March 5) with Louis Beaupre as postmaster. The office was active until 1948 (March 31). The little log cabin that had served as the Giltedge post office building was destroyed in a fire in 1981 and today only a few old cabins and foundations remain from the glory days of Giltedge.
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
Slim Rhodes .
"SIXTY DAYS" - B.M.I. - 2:44
Composer: - Stevenson
Publisher: - 4-Star Sales
Matrix number: - 3969
Recorded: - Unknown Date December 1950
Memphis Recording Service
706 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
Released: - March 1951
First appearance: - Gilt-Edge Records (S) 78rpm standard single Gilt-Edge 5026-A mono
SIXTY DAYS / MEMPHIS BOUNCE
Slim Rhodes - Vocal and Guitar
Dusty Rhodes - Vocal and Fiddle
Pee Wee Suggs - Vocal and Guitar
Speck Rhodes - Bass
Unknown - Steel Guitar
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links:
Scandalous, I know! I hope I do not offend anyone with the subject of this photo but history is history, and here's my take on it. Here we reach one of the most "colorful" and interesting buildings in Giltedge. When I found out what this was I looked around and wondered...has any church survived? No. Businesses? Not really. And the other homes are in poor condition, and not very accessible.
But of course, fully accessible standing right beside the main road, is the brothel. It has very much survived, still standing tall although the church and town businesses have fallen. The very realization of this made me laugh. Such is life. It reminded me of something mom and I would talk about. I would always ask why such good things happened to mean people, and she would away say "well the wicked always seem to prosper! I don't understand why that is Arielle." The brothel is actually a very beautiful old house, look at that porch! I didn't go inside but according to this website: www.montanahikes.com/Judith_mountains.php (which calls this place the "home for the ladies who kept the miners comfortable at night" quite polite!) the interior is very complex, with many rooms. It also says there is an open well behind the house, probably awaiting nosy photographers like me! Out of respect to the property owners I didn't go inside, but next time (there will be a next time) I think I will. I couldn't help but wonder how many beautiful furnishings this place had, and beautiful costumes and outfits for the girls. Not a wonderful way of life, but interesting none the less! History is alive and well at this house.
"During 1900-1901 Gilt Edge was considered one of the best towns in the country. Gilt Edge reached its peak between 1908 and 1909. Calamity Jane, calling it her favorite, frequented Gilt Edge. On several occasions she spent time in their jail." -centralmt.com
For more information on this old mining town check out these very helpful links: