The Rise and Fall of Rhyolite, Nevada - A Ghost Town's Story

Explore the captivating history of Rhyolite, Nevada in this 13-minute video chronicling the rise and fall of a once-thriving gold mining boomtown. Discover how the discovery of gold in 1905 by prospectors Shorty Harris and E.L. Cross led to the rapid growth of a town that boasted a population of up to 10,000 people, complete with banks, schools, and even a stock exchange. Learn about the factors that contributed to Rhyolite's swift decline, including the depletion of gold mines and the financial Panic of 1907. Witness how this once-bustling community became a ghost town by 1916, leaving behind ruins that serve as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of mining boomtowns in American history.