Old Ghost Town, Lane City, Nevada
Oct 17, 2019 11:43:39 #
Lane City, originally called Mineral City (1869-1876), was settled in 1869 and had a population of 600 people by 1872. It was the first mining camp in the Robinson District. The site boasted a ten stamp mill, express office, mercantile stores, post office, six saloons, hotels, four boarding houses,restaurants, livery stables and a blacksmith shop. the Ragsdale Stage Station was located here. Later the town was renamed for Charles D. Lane who purchased the Chainman Mine and Mill in 1896.
Today little remains of Lane City except for a picturesque abandoned school house. The existing remains of buildings and foundations were probably built after 1900. However, you have to wade through chest high sagebrush to photograph most of the structures.
Lane City is five miles west of Ely, Nevada alongside Hwy. 50 (the loneliest highway in the U.S.) and easy to access.
Today little remains of Lane City except for a picturesque abandoned school house. The existing remains of buildings and foundations were probably built after 1900. However, you have to wade through chest high sagebrush to photograph most of the structures.
Lane City is five miles west of Ely, Nevada alongside Hwy. 50 (the loneliest highway in the U.S.) and easy to access.
Oct 17, 2019 11:57:08 #
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Oct 17, 2019 12:09:11 #
Nice series of photos. Great sunlight. Did a series of b/w for NV Historic society years ago on this silver mining district. Pleased to see some buildings are still around.
Oct 17, 2019 12:32:46 #
Oct 17, 2019 13:21:28 #
John_F wrote:
What minerals were mined there?
Mainly silver and along with some gold and I imagine, trace minerals.
Oct 17, 2019 13:23:37 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent set, Jim! You really know how to track these places down.
Thanks, Mike...been traveling back roads for a long time and search the google "Nevada ghost towns" or whatever state you'll/I will be traveling through.
Oct 17, 2019 13:24:25 #
Oct 17, 2019 13:26:59 #
hiker60 wrote:
Nice series of photos. Great sunlight. Did a series of b/w for NV Historic society years ago on this silver mining district. Pleased to see some buildings are still around.
Thank you hiker60...got out first thing in the morning to catch this light. There are not the number of buildings as when I was here a few years ago...time and tide are taking their toll!!
Oct 17, 2019 13:27:43 #
Bob Mevis wrote:
A fine series.
Thanks Bob...good to see you stopped by and took a look!!
Oct 17, 2019 13:53:28 #
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Oct 17, 2019 15:24:47 #
jederick wrote:
Lane City, originally called Mineral City (1869-18... (show quote)
Another Hwy 50 treasure! Thanks jederick, time for a trip across Nevada's most interesting highway.
Phil
Oct 17, 2019 22:43:40 #
kpmac wrote:
Very nicely done, jederick.
Thank you Ken...kinda looks like my old neighborhood!!
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