Tag Archives: Gold Rush
The Bit About the Golden Dream
Me: “Hey Siri! When was gold first discovered in California?” Siri: “Gold was discovered in California on January 24, 1848.” Yup. Having been born in the Golden State and raised on its history, that’s the answer I expected. And normally, as with other Siri-ish replies for weather or the nearest gas station, I’d have accepted […]
Ghost Towns: The Dreams of the Mother Lode Bit
(1848 – Gold is discovered at Sutter’s Mill in California.) Once or twice a year, I used to road trip with friends from Los Angeles to Las Vegas – and two things would invariably happen. First, I wouldn’t get rich playing the slots and would have to road trip straight back to work. And second, […]
A Tidbit: Layers in Time
Greetings! The latest weekly WordPress Photo Challenge of Layered made me think of this photo from a recent trip to Columbia, California. It’s a shot of an old blacksmith shop and it speaks to me not just of a moment in time but of a moment in history too! Columbia State Historic Park is a lovingly preserved example […]
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