Saturday my Hubby and I went GALLIVANTING to the Miners
Picnic.
This took place at the Empire Mine in GRASS VALLEY, California.
As you can see lovely young GALS were dressed in GOWNS
from an earlier GENERATION.
This was taken in the Borne estate where the mine is located.
The Empire Mine was one of the largest and most prosperous
hard-rock mines in American history.
Approximately 5.8 million ounces of GOLD came from depths of
nearly one mile prior to its closure in 1956.
Many Cornish miners came from England to bring the GOLD
to the surface.
There were many GIZMOS and GADGETS that helped make
the mine such a success.
Some of the pieces of GOLD as shown in the Empire Mine
Museum.
What a lot of hot, dangerous and dirty work was involved to
GET the precious ore out of the GROUND.
Here is another kind of GOLD on a late Summer Day.
Remember to enlarge the photos to GET a better look.
GO to my ABC link on my sidebar to see what others have
chosen for the letter " G ".
24 comments:
There is just no stopping you and Dave from your day trips... I'm so jealous... But we did get one day trip with you. And that was really fun.
Love all your "G's". When you see mine it's not nearly so elegant. HaHa. But first I have to post my Creative Tuesday "Curls".
nothing better than a gallivanting gal photography gorgeous pics
Another golden alphabet post. It sounds like it was a gem of a day.
Interesting photos Sue. Those lumps of ore would have been interesting to see. The young lady looks very pretty in her gown of yesteryear too - Dave
I love that place. That pic of the tin roof is really well-spotted. My ancestors on my dad's side were Cornish Miners. My grandfather's grandfather came to California to mine...but he ended up in Dry Town in Amador County. Enjoyable read.
Great post for G. Sounds like an interesting place to visit. Carver, ABC-Wed. Team
Lovely and interesting post. It seems you had a nice day and the dress is so elegant.
What a fascinating place, great costume!
You must have had a lovely time gallivanting.The photos are great!
What a neat event to go to! I also love the way things rusted on that roof-made for interesting patterns. I wonder what the miners would think of the price of gold today vs. their day?
Gold is always good!!!!
She is gorgeous!
Golden Rule
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
Calling by from ABC Wednesday, some fun G's, great to meet you.
Thats a lot of millions. They really worked hard to bring it all to the surface. Looks like an interesting place to visit.
Ann
Sunny Mine fields
Great take on G-day! Another interesting and informative post. But my favorite is the last shot! :-)
I love that from-another-era gown. Always fancied wearing one just for fun.
You always have beautiful photos!! Interesting thoughts born from that wonderful day. Thanks for sharing.
But the gold of the flower is infinitely more beautiful than the gold from the ground -- and so little effort to bring it forth.:)
But the gold of the flower is infinitely more beautiful than the gold from the ground -- and so little effort to bring it forth.:)
Wonderful choice of words and images.
I love gallivanting too, but to where there are flowers.
Great post! Can see why the Romans wanted this area so badly.
Chris H
ABC Wednesday
So much to see at that mine! I hope the girl wasn't feeling too warm in that old0fashioned garb.
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