Hamilton

Hamilton was a booming town of over 30,000 people.

At the peak  there were close to 100 saloons
which meant the construction of a couple of local breweries, 60 general stores,
and many other businesses. The town also had theaters, dance halls, skating rinks,
a Miners' Union Hall, and fraternal orders. Over 8,000 feet in altitude. First known as
 Cave City because there are alot of caves in the area and the local miners lived in them.

Ruins of Withington Hotel in Hamilton built in 1869

Here's a photo taken in 1956, you can see the building is almost completely gone now.
Probably one or two more winters will do it. (photto borrowed from ghosttowns.com)

House made of tin cans and timber.

Sign in newer building, abandoned now. Probably from the 60s-70s???

Remains of heavy equipment left behind.

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Main Stage Coach Route from Hamilton to Elko.