Archive for April 2022
GOLDEN NEAR EXTINCTION
Friday, April 24, 1931 – The Golden Star Fire Destroys Considerable Portion of Business Section; Whole Town Endangered WednesdayThe origin of the fire has not been determined, but the blaze…
Read MoreScarves and Hats and Mittens from Dog Fur
From time to time I share with you some of our more unusual museum items. Things like tramp art, a 17th century Japanese soldier’s mask, a letter from King William…
Read MoreBig Bend Gold Rush
Mining in the area that we know as Big Bend Country was underway as early as 1864 but the chief activities took place between 1865-66. The following report from the…
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