Howdee all,
Geno took us on a tour checking out a few Gold Rush towns..
“The Gold Rush started at Sutter's Mill, near Coloma.[3] On January 24, 1848 James W. Marshall, a foreman working for Sacramento pioneer John Sutter, found pieces of shiny metal in the tailrace of a lumber mill Marshall was building for Sutter, along the American River.[4] Marshall quietly brought what he found to Sutter, and the two of them privately tested the findings. The tests showed Marshall's particles to be gold. Sutter was dismayed by this, and wanted to keep the news quiet because he feared what would happen to his plans for an agricultural empire if there were a mass search for gold.[5] However, rumors soon started to spread and were confirmed in March 1848 by San Francisco newspaper publisher and merchant Samuel Brannan. The most famous quote of the California Gold Rush was by Brannan; after he had hurriedly set up a store to sell gold prospecting supplies,[6] Brannan strode through the streets of San Francisco, holding aloft a vial of gold, shouting "Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River!"[7] With the news of gold, many families trying their luck at Californian farming decided to go for the gold, becoming some of California’s first miners.”
information via wikipedia
First stop was the town of Coloma in the Coloma Valley
The Below statue is of James Marshall who found the first nugget.
He never did make a fortune.
We visited the Museum at Marshall park..it was very interesting and worth the visit
They do have a nice red head..
..check out the website..
Several Historic buildings……
The Kennedy Mine, famous for being one of the deepest gold mines in the world (at 5912 feet)
This giant wheel was once outfitted with numerous buckets to remove tailings and waste from the Kennedy Mine site, and transport them over a ridge to a storage reservoir. The tailings had been causing pollution in one of the sources of drinking water for the town of Jackson. .
Very eclectic decor and food.
I had a green curry dish which was delicious.. We also came here for breakfast..the French toast is wonderful.
Today we took another walking tour of Sacramento..
visiting Sutter's Fort SHP
I didn't take photos..but enjoyed the park.
Loved the rustic color in these shots and great view of Tower Cafe .. I haven't seen an acorn woodpecker yet, Lucky!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to think that back then many people left England to search for gold in America. My wife's grandfather was one such gold prospector, leaving his family behind to fend for themselves.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure how long he was away, but he returned eventually, penniless.
looks like a real fun spot to visit, and great pictures
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wow, what cool places to visit! Shrub looks like it might be a European Arbutus Strawberry Tree [Arbutus unedo]
ReplyDelete...very cool. I'd like to see one of those Ghost Towns. I like the Acorn Woodpecker photo--nice view of that red cap!
ReplyDeletegreat photos and love the blue skies--we are getting rain today. I saw the acorn woodpecker in Belize and didn't realize it was in California. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteVery cool mine. You folks sure do get around. Another great tour Dawn.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures as always! I loved those autumn colors over the river. And I totally forgot how much interesting stuff there is in the Sacramento area--thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a woodpecker I have to look up in my birdee books..an acorn wp? Loved your photos, as usual..such nice crystal clear colors you capture with that camera. I do like all those deserts at the end..since I don't have access to cakes or pies..hmmm makes me want to find that leftover Halloween candy and munch!!
ReplyDeleteloved the wood shot and those pink flowers are really different!
ReplyDeleteI don't know when I'll get out west, so it's great traveling with you. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic photos. I would love to visit there.
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