And outside and across the street from the saloon are these original antiques. There are caretakers around but while I was touring the place, I was the only one there. I could tell that there are active restorations either attempted or on going. They need to advertise for volunteers. Lots of retired RV’ers love working on this old stuff.
As I headed back to town, saw these wild burros wandering around. Just a block from downtown.
And here are some shots of the old buildings they’re trying to preserve and are slowly restoring…apparently with a bit of tax money from the state once in a while. As a result of the slow trickle of cash, it’s taking a long time to do the restorations.
I went into the Emporium on main street looking for ice cream and found this miniature train setup in the next room.
That was fun. The diorama train setup is suppose to be a representation of how Goldfield looked back in early 1910. After that, I walked around downtown. Just across the street is that hotel I mentioned earlier. It should make for an interesting historical museum when they finish with it. I believe they’re going to rent out the rooms to tourists too. So it’ll be self sustaining. I know I’d be interested in staying there at least for one night.
The next day I did more touring in my car on the other side of town where I’d not visited yet. And ended my visit to Goldfield with another visit to downtown. I drove around town and even went up into the hills and tried to visit that old mine, but the road was blocked.
On the north end of town is this assembly of old looking buildings (miniaturized) in front of a museum and tiny shopping mall. Sort of hard to describe what’s going on there. I don’t recall seeing anyone inside the building. Looked like an empty flea market style place. I did hear some construction going on in an adjacent building so I think that’s where the proprietor was.
Inside the building tere was a large photo of Goldfield just before the great flood that wiped most of the town off the maps.
And here’s a bunch of period furniture all restored.
The old furniture is the kind of stuff you’ll find inside the hotel when they finish the restoration.
The next morning, I headed on to Pahrump. It’s only a 2 & 1/2 hour trip so I planned a stop in Beatty on the way to do some shopping for nuts…I usually get $45 to $60 worth. Those will last me quite a while. While there, have to have a two scoop cone of ice cream too.
After leaving Goldfield at around 11 am, ran into a small rain storm. But an hour later, I was out from under the rain clouds and in Beatty.
And after Beatty, it’s some interesting roadway as this highway passes right by Death Valley and the mountains that surround it always makes for interesting scenery. The picture on the right shows the outskirts of Pahrump.
Soon enough though, like an hour after leaving Beatty, I was back in Pahrump, setting up at the Preferred RV Park. This was in late October in real time, so I’ve gotten here before to many snowbirds have arrived. Asked for the spot I usually have, the one right across the street from the Wifi tower. Didn’t get that spot but did get a spot nearby.
The next weekend, headed over to the thrift store in town. Big place. Has lots of stuff. Has a funny name…Building 160 Supply Company. I think they are an adjunct to a shipping and storage company and much of the stuff they carry has been abandoned. I don’t know that, just speculating.
And that’s where I’ll end this post today. Next time, my brother comes to visit so we take a car tour of the surrounding area, passing through Death Valley, and then over to Las Vegas.
Hope to see you then! And thanks for visiting…