a pictorial from G

 Randsburg: a Ghost town

Randsburg is about 23 miles south of Ridgecrest off highway 395. The sign for Randsburg is noticeable while traveling on the highway and it is worth finding the ghost town has to offer. I come here quiet often for breakfast at old cottage hotel and restaurant due to I am a good friend of the manager. Their ham and egg recipe is dynamite.

 

 The living ghost town can be impressive sight for people that value the history of California gold rush. It still retains the remnants of the past and has been able to maintain the unique atmosphere through the effort of preservation. This is one of the spot in the high desert that has been frequently visited by serious photographers, dirt bikers, quad riders, honeymooners, families and antique collectors club.  Movies and commercials are regularly filmed on the main drag of town especially in opera house. The Catholic Church in one of the picture is leaning and supported by timber on one side. This seems need to be restored sometime soon otherwise it will surely fall apart. Enjoy viewing!!

 

 

 

 

Mr. Vic, for Mr. G:

 

In one of your photos under the heading "Randsburg: a Ghost Town" in the Asingan Journal, a roadsign reads "TO JAYHAWKER TRAIL AND DEATH VALLEY VIA TRONA".

 

I'm familiar with the word JAYWALKER, but who could a JAYHAWKER be? Is it a person or a wild animal?

 

Just curious,

 

SS

According to the Webster's Dictionary, a Jayhawker is a member of the slave abolitionist group who roamed in Kansas during the Civil War..

---vic

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It certainly is "mine" blowing! hahah!  lovely photos:)
Comment from britishempress - 20/02/07 1:50 PM