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As the sign reads:
Pioche Aerial Tramway
This aerial tramway operated in the 1920's and 1930's carrying ore from the mines on Treasure Hill to Godbe Mill. Built by the Pioche Mines Company, the tramway was mainly gravity powered with the aid of a 5 horse power motor. The weight of the ore in the full buckets going to the mill pulled the empty buckets back to the bin. In 1928 cost of delivering ore via the tramway to the mill was 6 cents a ton.
Well, if you want to know how Oatman got it's name, it's all here. I wonder if the portrait of Olive Oatmen shows her realistically, for I wonder if the brochure photograph on the right perhaps has had some damage before the screenshot was made for printing? She looks like she really had quite a rough life.
los cerrillos, new mexico
1975
town buildings, dirt road
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Winfield, initially called Florence and then Lucknow, was founded in 1881. Copper and silver, not gold, were the primary ores removed from the area. The last ore was hauled out by stage in 1918.
In its heyday in 1890 the estimated population was 1500 people. The post office existed from 1881 to 1912. The old schoolhouse and Ball cabin are maintained as museums by the Clear Creek Canyon Historical Society. The old cemetery is located approx. 1/4 mile N. of the town. Twenty-six people are buried there. However, only the grave markers for the two Aude children remain. One of the children, Fred, was the first person buried in the cemetery on June 28, 1885.
Prospectors first located mineral resources in the area in the 1840s, including silver, gold, lead, zinc, and turquoise. Chloride was founded about 1863, but mining was not widespread until the 1870s after a treaty was signed with the Hualapai Indians. The railway from Kingman, called the Arizona and Utah Railway, was inaugurated on August 16, 1899 - the last silver spike was driven by Miss May Krider. The town eventually grew to a peak of around 5,000 inhabitants, and at one time Chloride was the county seat. By 1917 the population had fallen to 2,000, and by 1944 it was nearly a ghost town.
American author Louis L'Amour visited Chloride sometime between 1927 and 1929 after the Weepah, Nevada goldrush, where he had bought, and then sold, a claim for $50. During his visit the town of Chloride caught fire. L'amour assisted the town citizens in a bucket brigade that ultimately failed to stop most of the town from burning to the ground
It's interesting to note, that this house was probably added onto and I look like they are redoing the front porch.
Why not locate to a downtown area with scenic views and a landscape with trees? Lots of parking available and such a wide street in a downtown location! Superior, Arizona has seen better days in the past...
This is the eighth image of a set I am building for the town of Superior, Arizona. This area is in a heavy mining location east of Phoenix. The glory days were likely late 1800's to about 1954. Each image is pretty stark, made more so by photographing in the blazing heat at high noon in July. On Saturday, July 4th this year, there was not much going on in the middle of the day...
Images are from my February 8, 2007 trip to Oatman for a quick lunch. It was quite an eye-opener as it is a very old mining town that retains it's wild West character in a rugged setting in the mountains of the northwestern part of the state. It is a very successful tourist destination, and it's hard to get there from the winding mountain roads that are not well-maintained or improved.
On the Nevada and Arizona boarder is El Dorado Canyon, at one time the richest gold mine in southern NV.
This series are photographs taken while discovering this magnificent 'bush' Capital of ours and the surrounding region.
I moved here to live at the end of May 2014 and this grouping were taken in late January on a Saturday drive.
Captains Flat is an historic mining town south of Queanbeyan in the Southern Tablelands of rural New South Wales with the Molonglo River running through it.
"The area was originally inhabited by Ngarigo Aboriginal people prior to European settlement. The town formed as a result of mining for gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper and iron pyrites in the hills surrounding the upper reaches of the Molonglo River. The town boomed from 1881 to 1899 then went into a rapid decline until 1939 when rail access revived mining activity for another 23 years." [Text courtesy of: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captains_Flat]. For detailed information on the township visit: www.captainsflat.org/
There are so many areas of natural beauty in and around Canberra, it's certainly worth a visit!
The reason they are linked to my pinch river profile is because they will inevitably feed into my work at some stage in some way or another, but for now can just be enjoyed as images of the area that captured my attention and inspired my creativity.
For details of my work and to purchase my products please visit my website: www(dot)pinchriver(dot)com(dot)au
Winfield, initially called Florence and then Lucknow, was founded in 1881. Copper and silver, not gold, were the primary ores removed from the area. The last ore was hauled out by stage in 1918.
In its heyday in 1890 the estimated population was 1500 people. The post office existed from 1881 to 1912. The old schoolhouse and Ball cabin are maintained as museums by the Clear Creek Canyon Historical Society. The old cemetery is located approx. 1/4 mile N. of the town. Twenty-six people are buried there. However, only the grave markers for the two Aude children remain. One of the children, Fred, was the first person buried in the cemetery on June 28, 1885.
This is the second image of a set I am building for the town of Superior, Arizona. Looks like it is possible that the clinic is still open here. Sure is a plain and simple downtown!
This area is in a heavy mining location east of Phoenix. The glory days were likely late 1800's to about 1954. Each image is pretty stark, made more so by photographing in the blazing heat at high noon in July. On Saturday, July 4th this year, there was not much going on in the middle of the day...
"Tucked 40km in from the Kings Highway, historical Captains Flat provides a peaceful and relaxing setting for tourists, visitors and residents.
Situated within a day-trip distance of Canberra, Captains Flat makes a relaxing change to the city allowing visitors to feel the historical aspects of the region."
[Information courtesy: www.captainsflat.org]
For tourist drives incorporating directions to the village, attractions to see while you are there, including the Heritage Trail, visit the website: www.captainsflat.org.
A visit to Captains Flat is not complete without dropping in to the Outsider Gallery to see the work of self-taught artist Gunther Deix and the creative space he lives in with his partner Christine. You can get a sneak peak of the Gallery space in our Arts Trail album: www.flickr.com/photos/103976804@N04/albums/72157676287599905
There is also an 'Old fashioned country market undercover in the Captains Flat Community Hall. 1st Saturday of every month (except Jan).' The Captains Flat Country Markets are run by the Captains Flats Community Association, a non-profit organisation, for the benefit of the local community and you can find craft, handmade jewellery, local produce, handcrafted timber furniture and garden art, plants, homemade cakes, slices, preloved goods and much more! For more information visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pg/CaptainsFlatMarkets
This series are photographs taken while discovering this magnificent 'bush' Capital of ours and the surrounding region.
I moved here to live at the end of May 2014 and this grouping were taken in late January on a Saturday drive.
Captains Flat is an historic mining town south of Queanbeyan in the Southern Tablelands of rural New South Wales with the Molonglo River running through it.
"The area was originally inhabited by Ngarigo Aboriginal people prior to European settlement. The town formed as a result of mining for gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper and iron pyrites in the hills surrounding the upper reaches of the Molonglo River. The town boomed from 1881 to 1899 then went into a rapid decline until 1939 when rail access revived mining activity for another 23 years." [Text courtesy of: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captains_Flat]. For detailed information on the township visit: www.captainsflat.org/
There are so many areas of natural beauty in and around Canberra, it's certainly worth a visit!
The reason they are linked to my pinch river profile is because they will inevitably feed into my work at some stage in some way or another, but for now can just be enjoyed as images of the area that captured my attention and inspired my creativity.
For details of my work and to purchase my products please visit my website: www(dot)pinchriver(dot)com(dot)au
This particular photo I got off the Internet somewhere. I'm not sure where, but until I can get inside to take my own photo's, I wanted people to see what the insides look like today.
Built originally in 1883.
An interesting gate to a person's residence.
Alleghany is a small census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States[2] in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is situated in the Gold Country and continues to be a significant locale for gold mining. The famous Sixteen-to-One Mine has been in operation since the days of the California Gold Rush. The town is 20 miles (32 km) from the nearest highway (California State Route 49) and consists largely of a single main street. The town is home to a post office, a bar (Casey's Place),[3] and a mining museum. The population was 58 at the 2010 census.
The community was named in 1859 for the Alleghany Tunnel mine that fueled the growth of the town when it struck gold four years earlier. The mine itself was named for the Allegheny River.
Negaunee City Hall is an impressive building. Negaunee is a wonderful historic town, as it was the place where the first big iron forges operated, and close to large iron ore deposits. Like many cities that boomed during the early mining days, it is somewhat faded from its glory days. However, there are some impressive buildings there, and on another trip, we will explore the mining museum and more architecture.
On the Nevada and Arizona boarder is El Dorado Canyon, at one time the richest gold mine in southern NV.
Heavenly Trail Mix, my favorite trail snack. It's made from peanuts, dried cherries, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and cashews. Sweet and salty—what could be better?
Blogged at Through My Kaleidoscope.
This is a branch in the San Diego County Library System and it serves as a joint-use library for the Julian schools as well.
On the Nevada and Arizona boarder is El Dorado Canyon, at one time the richest gold mine in southern NV.
Images are from my February 8, 2007 trip to Oatman for a quick lunch. It was quite an eye-opener as it is a very old mining town that retains it's wild West character in a rugged setting in the mountains of the northwestern part of the state. It is a very successful tourist destination, and it's hard to get there from the winding mountain roads that are not well-maintained or improved.
The Plum Valley House was a Toll Station for people traveling from Marysville, Ca to Virginia City, Nevada. It was said one could do the trip in 32 hours of travel.
This downtown photo captures a typical Arizona mining town way past "glory days" and the boom back when. Only a 45 minute drive east of Phoenix, Superior, Arizona still has alot to recommend it as a business location for a very special type of entrepreneur. No, I don't know who this would be, but surely something could be done to save this old West downtown.
This is the ninth image of a set I am building for the town of Superior, Arizona. This area is in a heavy mining location east of Phoenix. The glory days were likely late 1800's to about 1954. Each image is pretty stark, made more so by photographing in the blazing heat at high noon in July. On Saturday, July 4th this year, there was not much going on in the middle of the day...
Vicksburg was founded after prospectors from Leadville camped out in Clear Creek Canyon and their burros wandered down to the creek. The next day the prospectors found their animals and also found good float in the creek. Many towns sprang up along the creek including Vicksburg which today has about 10 standing cabins along with a great museum that is open on the weekends.
The Swiss Boy Mine was the primary producer for this township. At one time there were more than 40 buildings in town, including two saloons, two hotels, a store, a boarding house, an assay office, livery stable, blacksmith and two story school house.
And here to greet each of the miners was this friendly face, but be sure to check your wallet's gentlemen when you leave.
Summer home of Roger Neal, author of several books on Crystal City.
Crystal Mill and Crysatl City, located outside of the town of Marble, CO on Crystal River
Winfield, initially called Florence and then Lucknow, was founded in 1881. Copper and silver, not gold, were the primary ores removed from the area. The last ore was hauled out by stage in 1918.
In its heyday in 1890 the estimated population was 1500 people. The post office existed from 1881 to 1912. The old schoolhouse and Ball cabin are maintained as museums by the Clear Creek Canyon Historical Society. The old cemetery is located approx. 1/4 mile N. of the town. Twenty-six people are buried there. However, only the grave markers for the two Aude children remain. One of the children, Fred, was the first person buried in the cemetery on June 28, 1885.
The Gorilla Statue for the Picher High School Football team (1A Oklahoma State Champions in 1984). The gorilla statue was in a different location the last time I saw him back in 2017 - thankfully it's just along US-69. And on this day, he was sporting a Christmas hat for the holidays.
Once a prosperous mining town in the early 20th century, the town and surrounding area became heavily polluted and contaminated.
In 1980, Picher was designated a Superfund site, forcing residents to leave and relocate. With the Superfund designation and an EF-4 tornado in 2008 causing death and damage, Picher officially dissolved as a town in 2013. And since 2015, the official population of Picher is zero (0).
Picher, Oklahoma
Tuesday morning 27 December 2022