Rhyolite: Born 1904, died 1916 (when the power was shut off), following a vote
in 1911 to close the mill and mine sort of signaled the beginning of the
end, though). (The National Park Service has more information about this
rather cool ghost town on their
web site.)
Visiting? There's a printed paper map that's occasionally available there, but digitally, it's here.
Naturally, we start with the sign. It's to be expected, even for
a ghost town.
Starting at the top of the paved road (Golden St.), we begin at
the train depot, now privately owned.
The caboose is present just in case you're unclear what a train
depot would be in real life.
Let's try show and tell -- click on the pictures of
the Cook & Co. Bank, and Jewelry Store, and see what they look
like today. What fun, eh?
The general store is still one of the more resilient building, apparently.
... as is the school, designed to accommodate up to 250 students.
It was a bit eerie walking the streets, (here, in front of the bank
and looking toward the school)
For those who've been naughty, we find the jail building mostly
standing...
... and the prisoner holding area (cells) still in tact, and locked
up tight. Excellent...!