History of Goldfield Nevada

Original Vintage Card

Sale Price: $11.95

Original Price: ~~$19.95~~

Stock #: 387268

Type: Postcard

Era: Real Photo

City: Goldfield

State: Nevada (NV)

County: Esmeralda

Postmark: 1955 Apr-20

Postmark City: Tonopah

Postmark State: NV

Stamp: 2c

Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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Originally called 'Grandpa' when Billy Marsh and Harry Stimler staked out the first vlain in 1902, the name was soon changed when jewlery rock ran $50 to $100 per pound. One carload of 47 tons brought $574,958.00. There was another boom in 1906 when los sold as high as $45,000.00 Population reached 30,000. Mining production $11,000,000.00 in 1910. Goldfield's turbulent career saw the Gans-Nelson prize fight. Nat Goodwin. Edna Goodrich on the stage. Outrageous highgrading by miners with resulting strikes and disorders requiring troops and state police. Goldfield is said to have been 'the most exciting camp of all time'

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NIME AT GOLDFIELD NEVADA. HISTORY GOLDFIELD Originally called "Grandpa" when Billy Marsh and Harry Stimler staked out the first claim in 1902, the name was soon changed when jewelry rock ran $50 to $100 per pound. One carload of 47 tons brought $574.958.00. There was another boom in 1906 when lots sold as high as $ 45,000.00. NEVADA Population reached 30,000, mining production $11,000,000.00 in 1910. Goldfield's turbulent career saw the Gans-Nelson prize fight, Nat Goodwin,Edna Goodrich on the stage outrageous highgrading by miners, with resulting strikes and disorders requiring troops and state police. Goldfield is said to have been "the most exciting camp of all time.

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