Ruby has an interesting story - the history in this episode follows a seral murder that took place in the 1920's - There was an update as of June 3, 2024 - That Ruby (privately owned) was open for tours for the last 30 years - but this recently changed and Ruby is now officially closed, and no longer open (according to their website).Their website is www.rubyaz.com - there wasn't an explanation on the website - but as of the recording - they were not closed - and this has since changed.Just making sure - for people to follow along on the website if they have any further questions.
Jerome, Arizona - a historic town in the mountain of Arizona - Jerome is about 100 miles north of Phoenix and 45 miles southwest of Flagstaff along Arizona State Route 89A between Sedona to the east and Prescott to the west.The town was self-titled the largest Ghost Town (or Ghost City) in America - and one that I like to consider a "Living Ghost Town" - The population has fluctuated over the years hitting 15,000 at its high point, and averages around 400-500 today. It was famous for its mines - and with the mining business - miners, saloons, brothels, and a whole host of other "wild west" activities to go along with an old west mining town. It had built such a notorious reputation that one newspaper dubbed it "The Wickedest Town in the West" - and another paper called it "The Wickedest Town in America!" In this episode - we have the honor of interviewing Jim Schooley (woodworker, toymaker, barista - and whole list of other awesome titles to accommodate his talents!) Jim lived in Jerome, Arizona -during the artist movement and renaissance (as one could call it). Here is Jim's interview. "Let's Keep History Alive!"
Jerome, Arizona - a historic town in the mountain of Arizona - Jerome is about 100 miles north of Phoenix and 45 miles southwest of Flagstaff along Arizona State Route 89A between Sedona to the east and Prescott to the west.The town was self-titled the largest Ghost Town (or Ghost City) in America - and one that I like to consider a "Living Ghost Town" - The population has fluctuated over the years hitting 15,000 at its high point, and averages around 400-500 today. It was famous for its mines - and with the mining business - miners, saloons, brothels, and a whole host of other "wild west" activities to go along with an old west mining town. It had built such a notorious reputation that one newspaper dubbed it "The Wickedest Town in the West" - and another paper called it "The Wickedest Town in America!" One legendary story from William Wingfield - even tells a story of two Wild West legends meeting face to face in "Jerome - The Wickedest City" by William WingfieldOne thing for sure - Jerome, Arizona lives up to its reputation and is worth a bucket list trip to visit and tour.
Thank you to John - for letting me interview him for this episode - #11 John is the "Rural Adventurer" on YouTube and covers, Ghost Towns, Small Towns, and Heritage History Photographs on his channel. You can find him @ruraladventurer on YouTube - Pictures in Capa, South Dakota were taken and used by permission by Rural Adventurer. We also have a new music resource we are using for the channel - and excited to share three of the songs used in this episode. (Song 1)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/wild-west-blue License code: ANIKSFUES1TYCVEI(Song 2) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/cory-alstad/the-wound-between-usLicense code: YU5DWDH2KHAI06JZ(Song 3) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/john-hayes/no-homeLicense code: QSCQ2L2Q8XPRN89X
Come with us now as we explore the story of "Jug Town, Illinois" and a partial history of the Illinois and Michigan Canal (I & M) Canal I & M article - C. C. A. (n.d.). I & M Canal Shaped History. Www.csu.edu. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://www.csu.edu/cerc/researchreports/documents/IMCanalShapesHistory2004.pdfSongs used for the episode**Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/wild-west-bluesLicense code: ANIKSFUES1TYCVEIMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/majestic-whispersLicense code: JHPU1XGHRWJUHDFQMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/cory-alstad/the-wound-between-usLicense code: YU5DWDH2KHAI06JZMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/travelers-hymnLicense code: CMB6UX0ADVRZZ6FQ
I'm starting a podcast along with my video documentary series "Top 5 Ghost Towns" - this is the Missouri Podcast version. We cover Five Ghost Towns - and like every Ghost Town - "How do you RANK THEM" - honestly, you don't - but we did our best to list the ones that we felt had an interesting story to go along with the podcast - we mention a couple more in the episode. But if you are from Missouri and would like to offer a couple more - let us know - we'd likely expand as we continue on. Our Mail Bag - had one of our listeners reach out - who happens to be a professional photographer, and travels internationally to ALOT of the places mentioned in our podcast. One of these - was a Ghost Town we covered last season in Namibia. Stephen - if you are listening or reading. Thank you for reaching out - and as promised. Check out his website below - he has ALOT of great material - and I'm hoping to work with him on some future project (crossing my fingers Stephen!) www.travelswithstephen.comThanks again - and let's keep history alive1
In the late 1800s - magnetic springs were discovered in Cherokee, Iowa - this water was thought to have healing properties for many ailments, and people traveled from long distances to experience the water - which later had a sanitarium and spa added on - called "The Fountain House" - there was a lake nearby called "Magnetic Lake", a race track, and grandstands - all housed in a 60 acre park called "Magnetic Park" Tragedy struck a decade later when the water was depleted by a nearby well - drawing from the same spring. - and leaving the Fountain House and Magnetic Park - abandoned and run down - and later part of history as it was torn down. Come hear the story of the "Fountain House" in Cherokee, Iowa
Nicodemus, Kansas...the oldest and only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi River.Celebrating Black History Month (2024) and covering some of the Ghost Towns, Abandoned Sites, Historical Sites and places - represented in African American HistoryNicodemus, Kansas was brought to my attention by one of the MWGT community members - as we remember the westward migration following the Civil War - and the history of Kansas (as a Free State).
Celebrating Black History Month here with Midwest Ghost Town - We're highlighting some Ghost Towns linked with Black History - and want to put a disclaimer that some of these are not considered "zero population" ghost towns - some were neighborhoods - that might exist today with either a smaller population making them "a near ghost town" OR for the sake of history telling the story. Unfortunately, there are a few sad ones with this episode - and not NEARLY covering the history as detailed as it could be (due to making a shorter podcast) - these are stories that deserve to be remembered - we are an open community here at Midwest Ghost Town - if there are any stories or details, please feel free to reach out to me.
Part 2 - covering the lost rubber plantation of the Ford Motor Company - Fordlandia - the rise and fall!Reference given to Fordlanda: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City - By Greg Landon. - Excellent read if you get the chance - a lot of the background was given from research with Greg's book - plus from many of the same references included in his book - (A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize) - Disclaimer Note - Fordlandia had a re-population take place around the 2000's - as of 2017 it is populated at 3,000- It was virtually a Ghost Town (Abandoned Ford Plantation) from the 1940's - through the early 2000s - It's still a fantastic story - Thanks for following along!Country Rock - by LiteSaturation found on Pixabay Royalty Free Music - excellent song - check them out.
Part I - covering the lost rubber plantation of the Ford Motor Company - Fordlandia - Reference given to Fordlanda: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City - By Greg Landon. - Excellent read if you get the chance - a lot of the background was given from research with Greg's book - plus from many of the same references included in his book - (A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize) -
The neighborhood of Old Hickory can still be found around Nashville, Tennessee - but back around WWI - it was a Du Pont company town - forming the largest smokeless gunpowder operation in the world - and earning it the nickname "Powder City"There are a few other credit that will be added to the notes - but one of the key notes is the diary of Lou Cretia Owen. This work is in the public domain and housed below The diary of Lou Cretia Owen can be found and read - Courtesy Tennessee State Library & Archives.Lou Cretia Owen's diary Lou Cretia Owen Papers, 1918-191935 ID 43261Location: I-D-1, Folder 1Item is in the Public Domain - lMore was written about Old Hickory - from an interesting article found at the Tennessee State Library Archives Website - titled "Old Hickory Gun Powder Plant" by Jack Humphrey - and I'll post a link below. https://tslablog.blogspot.com/2018/08/old-hickory-gunpowder-plant.htmlAll music for production was used from Pixabay royalty free music - no attribution required with content ID attached - I'll come back and give attribution for each song - though not required by the license - I feel the artist deserve mention. -- I'll post attribution by 1/20/24 - thank you.
Material Used in the Podcast found - and credit1. Williamsburg Walking Tours - A wonderful article - go check them out if you are visiting the area (they give tours according to their site) www.williamsburgwalkingtours.com - article written by Trish Thomas2. The Canary Girls memorial project - is found Canary-girls.com - you can read more about their background story over-seas. 3. There was another article where some of the background information and dates were given - at Mr. Williamsburg - you can find their site at www.mrwilliamsburg.com
The Ghost Town of Moore, Iowa - better known to locals as "Powder Town" - Once the largest Blasting Powder Operation of Du Pont.Episode 1 - Season 2 - of Midwest Ghost TownMost information with details in the podcast can be found at a few other references provided. One of them is the DuPont Hagley Museum - found at hagley.org - in reference to dates and history of the company through the DuPont Company on the Brandywine Project - an interactive look at the history of the DuPont Company black powder works that operated along the Brandywine River in Wilmington, Delaware, Delaware from 1803 to 1921. In addition - there are two short videos on YouTube worth watching on the subject of Powder Town - entitled du Pont Iowa Powder Mills 1 & 2 - produced by Ed Vinson. They are both older videos, but Ed did a great job highlighting and giving information about the town and Mill.
We will be covering an Irish Ghost Town each year during St. Patrick's Day. This year (2023) we will be featuring the Ghost Town of Georgetown, Iowa. Georgetown has a beautiful history of Irish immigration, and the story of St. Patrick's Church and Cemetery- still standing and being used today.
Briefly talking about some of the stories that surrounded the Minnesota Gold Rush - and following up to one of the Ghost Towns covered in the Top 5 Ghost Towns in Minnesota Video.
Preparing for our Tara, Iowa Ghost Town adventure - and tackling the question on Ghost Town sites and the world of paranormal activity.
Answering the question "What is a Ghost Town" can be a little unclear as definitions are different, and each Ghost Town can technically fall under 7-8 categories designed by the government. We have a follow-up to our Unique, Iowa video - and launching our new podcast!
Some call it the Great Midwest Fire, others the Peshtigo Fire - and most remember it from history as "The Great Chicago Fire" of 1871. Remember the misteaching of Mrs. O'Leary's cow that kicked over the lantern? It turns out that the whole story was based on legend - but it was the same fire in Chicago that gave birth to the name "The Forgotten Fire" - because on the same day in October - the worst and most devastating fire in U.S. History occurred up in Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Western Michigan - fueled by high winds and lengthy forest fires around the region - and it completely overshadowed the event. One particular town, Williamsonville, was completely wiped off the map and never rebuilt - left as a permanent ghost town in ash. Come join this podcast episode as we explore "The Forgotten Fire of 1871"
In this episode, we move from the desert in Namibia to the desert in the Middle East - to the desert Ghost Town of "Al Madam" - Another story of a Ghost Town buried under the sand!