Today we went to an actual "ghost town". Bodie was established in the 1870's as a gold mining town. It quickly became the second largest city in California at the time. When the mines stopped producing gold the town quickly died. It really only lasted about 5 years. People just left their homes the way they were. It was soooo fascinating.
A view from the cemetery
Everyone had a turn packing Jack around the town
This was one of two churches in town.
The cemetery was really a sad place. There were many children 3yrs and under who were buried here. Because of the harsh conditions people died every day in this town.
Caroline and Grammy
The saloon and the bank.
The kitchen inside one home
One of the many mining parts that were abandoned.
Bodie in it's day had about 10,000 people. It survived 2 fires and now only about 5% of the homes are still standing. In the cemetery family members of Bodie residents are still being buried there.
A view from the cemeteryEveryone had a turn packing Jack around the town
This was one of two churches in town.
The cemetery was really a sad place. There were many children 3yrs and under who were buried here. Because of the harsh conditions people died every day in this town.
Caroline and Grammy
The saloon and the bank.
The kitchen inside one home
One of the many mining parts that were abandoned.
Bodie in it's day had about 10,000 people. It survived 2 fires and now only about 5% of the homes are still standing. In the cemetery family members of Bodie residents are still being buried there.
3 comments from cool people:
WOW! That's cool! A real ghost town! How cool!! Thanks for sharing :) I loved the pics :)
What an interesting place to visit- I love that pic of Jack with his Papa! He is so adorable!! Oh and the one of the bank and saloon- so creative!
Hey Girl, You have the eye. Keep up the great picture taking. B
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