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Ghost Towner Weekend

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I have a big event at Sutro this weekend; I can't wait to see this group of ghost towners together. Check back Monday to see who was there. I drove over Highway 50 for the first time since the fire. The loss of homes, trees, and history is heartbreaking. I hoped to stop at a few locations and take pictures, but snow covers many areas, and parking is limited. Also, there is a lot of ... VIEW POST

My own ghost town?

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Hubby found a hand-forged nail lying on a rarely used ranch road. Now, I have another piece of a mystery on my hands. Ranch History The original deed to our ranch was on September 15, 1864, to "Decotah or Sioux Half Breed." Given under my hand ect. (seal) By President Abraham Lincoln.Patent, September 15, 1864 The deed later mentions the woman's name and that she is a widow from ... VIEW POST

Chollar Mine, Virginia City

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Visiting Chollar Mine has been on my list for some time. I had seen pictures of the mine entrance and I decided it was time to tour the famous one-hundred-and-sixty-year-old mine. Since I was in Virginia City, I decided to visit a few locations for an upcoming article on my favorite places off "C" Street. Ghost Towning After two weeks of being under quarantine, I was ready to get out and ... VIEW POST

Surprise Stamp Mill, Nevada

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Nevada has many remaining surprises for the backroads traveler. Great Basin Exploring stumbled across an almost unknown 5-stamp mill during his travels and shared the rare find with me. Ghost Towning Jared, Great Basin Exploring, and I have a running joke that someday he will tell me about a site I haven't visited. Of course, it is a half-joke as he has been in many places I haven't. ... VIEW POST

Virginia City “Spite House”

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Before touring Chollar Mine, I had some time to kill and debated what to explore in Virginia City. Then, I remembered an article I read about “spite houses .” It took a little searching, but I found the infamous Virginia City spite house. According to local lore, a miner wanted a house with many windows. After touring the mine, I can see why he wanted good airflow and abundant light. So he ... VIEW POST