GMC Diesel Truck

by Donna Kennedy

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GMC Diesel Truck

Artist

Donna Kennedy

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Photograph - Photographs

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Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy-
A circa 1950's rusty GMC diesel truck sits in a field at the Gold King Mine and ghost town in Jerome, AZ.

The Gold King Mine and Ghost Town is rich in history and there are stories to be told. It all began in 1890 when they dug a 1,270 foot mine shaft, (you can still visit it today) searching for copper, when they struck GOLD! The location was only 1 mile north of the mining town, Jerome, but they became their own mining camp called “Haynes”. At the prime of the mining days of the mines, which was in the 1920's, there were as many as 15,000 people in Jerome. Today, there are only around 500. Jerome became a National Historic Landmark in 1967.

When the gold ran out the mine was closed. Years later, 91 years later to be exact, the area was rediscovered by Terry & Don Robertson. The year was 1981 and Don's dream was to share with the world some of the most unique and important icons of the industrial revolution.
Today, the property is filled with vintage transportation: over 180 cars, trucks & motorcycles, including Studebaker’s and Harley’s. There is mining equipment, historic buildings and a Stamp Mill that was used for crushing the ore. You will also find a working sawmill and Blacksmith shop with gold panning and a petting zoo for the kids.

Thank you to the Administrators that Featured this photo in the following Groups..
-H D R Photography
-Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery
-Your Story of Art
-Fine Art America Professionals
-Trucks Old Abandoned and Rusty
-All Automotive Artworks
-People Movers Cars Trucks Vans Tractors Buses Boats
-Just Perfect

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January 12th, 2023

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