Rhyolite Nevada Keane Wonder Mine Gold Bricks 1909 Real Photo Postcard
Gold bars from the Keane Wonder Mine, displayed in Rhyolite, Nevada, on June 20, 1909, represent a tangible output of the region's early 20th-century mining boom. The Keane Wonder, situated near present-day Death Valley National Park, was a significant gold producer, particularly between 1907 and 1912, contributing substantially to the economic lifeblood of Rhyolite, one of Nevada's most famous, albeit short-lived, boomtowns.
Rhyolite itself emerged rapidly after a 1904 gold discovery, quickly becoming a thriving town with modern amenities by 1907, attracting thousands of prospectors and investors. However, like many mining towns of its era, its prosperity was tied directly to the ore supply. The town experienced a swift decline as investments dwindled and the richest ore veins were depleted, leading to its near abandonment by 1910 and cementing its status as a prominent ghost town by the 1920s.
Rhyolite itself emerged rapidly after a 1904 gold discovery, quickly becoming a thriving town with modern amenities by 1907, attracting thousands of prospectors and investors. However, like many mining towns of its era, its prosperity was tied directly to the ore supply. The town experienced a swift decline as investments dwindled and the richest ore veins were depleted, leading to its near abandonment by 1910 and cementing its status as a prominent ghost town by the 1920s.
