That is so very nice of you to tell us that. I love it when people encourage her because initially she wasn’t real, eager too in my videos on camera. People can be very crass in their comments.
My dad who passed away 3 years ago now, lost his very good mate in the Appin mine explosion which happened here in Australia in 1979. I was 10 and remember feeling so bad for his wife and little children. So much respect for miners, it’s a hard life. Thanks Jeff and Sarah great video as always. ❤Jodie 🇦🇺
Having hiked all over California over more than 50 years, you often remind me about how much I actually missed! This was a great episode! I particularly loved the presentation, the music added a nice Western flair. I would like to comment about Sarah’s presence, as did a few other commenters. As a fellow woman I appreciate Sarah‘s perspective. Your dialogue is another way of presenting history, rather than relying on Jeff’s narrative alone. Sarah, you’re a breath of fresh air! I am sure the vast majority of viewers appreciate you being in the videos. Don’t change that, Jeff! I may have mentioned this before, but here I go again. I used to live in your neck of the woods. My husband and I now live in the PNW North of Seattle. Lots to explore here, of course. But one thing missing… no equivalent of Sarah and Jeff! You have such a unique way of presenting history, it’s hard to match! Thanks both of you for all you do!
Not sure if you watched the same video, because all I heard was Sarah huffing and puffing to make it up a few flights of stairs and could not sit in a chair made for a grown man because of her weight problem. She then made a snarky comment about "keeping her desk job", when in reality, it would do her good to get off her fat ass and do actual work like the men and women who ran this mine for 100 years. Good day.
Thank you so much, Bobby, again. I imagine that everyone who lived in Grass Valley has been to this state park, but it was our first time being lifelong California residents.
Been through grass valley several times in our travels from Arizona , had no idea there was a cool historic site to check out. Thanks brother,its on the list now! Always enjoy your videos! You are so blessed to have an amazing partner to share your adventures!
These are the things you miss when you just drive through old towns like Grass Valley. I've driven through there a couple of times and I never stopped. Thanks guys!
It's been about thirty years since I went thru the Empire Mine. The grounds were beautiful then, roses were gorgeous, everything green and pretty. Thanks for the memories Sarah and Jeff. I loved Sarah's "I'll keep my desk job". That seat did not look comfy. LOL
I found the history of this mine fascinating and it left me wanting more. I hope you do more of these kinds of local histories. Thank you both so much.
Never realized that there was a Gold Mine in the USA until 1957. It took a lot equipment to run a Gold Mine. I guess. Great video Sarah and Jeff. Thank you for taking us along. 💯💕👊👍
Another great history video of the Grass Valley area! Very interesting and informative. We were living in Cedar Ridge, about a mile east of the empire mine when it was purchased by Gov. Ronald Reagan in 1974, and it became a State Park. Before that, I used to ride my Yamaha trail bike all around the trails, and out through the mine dumps. I was glad to see it purchased and turned into a State Historic Park. The Borne Cottage has been open for tours from time to time. The reflective pool was cleaned out, but it has become dark and yucky from the lack of mainenance, as the state doesn't have the funds to maitain it. Quite a shame as the mine, the richest gold mine in California, played a majore roll in California history. The massive wooden headframe was still in place at the mineshaft entrance, which I used to climb, but it started to deteriarate and fall apart, so they tore it down. There is another headframe across the road just north of the bone yard, but it's all falling apart and fenced off. Thanks for the excellent historic tour of our Empire Mine State Historic Park! Great job Jeff & Sarah! As a foot note, there's still gold in them thar hills! A few years ago, someone in the area had his driveway regraveled with mine rock, and he actually found some gold in it. They say we've only recovered the easy 10% of the gold in California. There's still a commercial gold mine, the Original 16 to 1 Mine up in Alleghany, about 15 miles northeast of Nevada City, as the crow flies. They conduct tours down into the mine by appointment. Huell Howser did a "California's Gold" episode about Grass Valley years ago, and took us down into the mine, where the Cornish Choir used to sing Christmas Carols, using the unique accustics. You can still watch many episodes on UA-cam. But today, they use technology such as metal detectors and radar to find the gold veins. Here's a compilation of videos about the Original 16 to 1 mine I found on UA-cam while looking for the California's Gold episode, which I haven't found yet. ua-cam.com/video/-Fl_coZKFHg/v-deo.html
Thanks for bringing back some great memories for me! My grandpa took me here as a little girl (I should dig out the pictures). It was his influence that made me grow to enjoy and appreciate our state’s rich history.
Yes you do have a viewer in Schenectady! GE was in its hay day back then. Thanks for giving Schenectady a shout out! Another great video. I always look forward to them
That is amazing! I just threw it out there thinking that perhaps we did have a fan isn’t that City and you prove me right. Thanks for the pleasant surprise. Comment to this video.
Good morning Jeff and Sarah. Another great educational film. Why did the Cornish miners leave Cornwall? Were the mines drying up? Was the pay better? Now that you have been to a Cornish mine, you need to make the miner's everyday lunch. A Cornish pasty, meat turnover, they are good. You can drizzle a little gravy on it if you want, even though they wouldn't have that in the mine. Michigan's UP, upper peninsula, has a Cornish history and is known for places to get pasties. Google a recipe and you will like it. See you next Sunday.
Happy Sunday Jeff & Sarah! Thank you for touring this mine for us. I've never heard of it and I'm a native Californian. Your editing and use of music makes your videos come alive! See ya next Sunday!
While in Ft Irwin, Ca, I was assigned to assist in Mojave museum on base. There I met “Joe” our taxidermic camel. Camels were used before burros but had to switch due to their lack of ability to defend itself against mountain lions and coyotes. Lil unknown fact that’s interesting as heck. Thank you again for the great content sir.
I grew up down the street from the Empire Mine...very nice video! I have taken the tour several times and have hiked the trails around it all my life...
Thank you for the nice video on the Empire Mine. A factoid that wasn't mentioned, is that around three-hundred miles of mine tunnels still exist below the town of Grass Valley - mind-blowing if you think about it. I live not too far away, and have visited the mine many times over the years. I strongly recommend that if anyone finds themselves in the area of Grass Valley/Nevada City, a visit to the Empire Mine is well worth your time.
@@jbenziggy You are correct. The ground water in the Grass Valley area is very near to the surface - "in the day" one of the great difficulties of running the mine was keeping the mine shafts from filling up with water. Lots of interesting history there - a good place to start is with the Empire Mine State Historic Park website.
I toured that area 30+"years ago. I remember reading many of mules went blind. They also knew how much ore the team could pull and when the miners added weight to increase production the mules would refuse to pull until the extra weight was removed.
The grit of man in those days is unbelievable, we can't comprehend what it took to survive which was normal life for them. Great episode thanks for sharing safe travels.
That was very interesting. You're so right. What a tough, potentially dangerous way to earn a living. Looking at the pic of the guys, being lowered down the shafts, made me realize how young so many of the miners looked. a really great, informative video, Jeff and Sarah 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you.
Grass Valley does have sink hole events! It has been said that only 10% of the gold has been mined from here. From the time the mine closed until it became a state park, Empire was in a state of needed upkeep, we could walk in and wander around. It is beautiful today!
The grounds are beautiful but sink hole events crossed my mind quite a bit while we were there. I wonder how much height the ground would lose and how large an area would be affected if the entire mine system collapsed at once?
I have been to Empire Mine many times. You guys did a great job show casing the actual mine site. That you missed the Cottage tour did not bother me in the least. I don't enjoy seeing opulent housing for the rich built on the backs of common labor or slaves. Did I miss comments on how dangerously polluted the state park property is. Arsenic, Mercury and other mining bye products still keep huge areas off limits to visitors. Also at the equestrian parking lot there are a network of easy walking paths through the back of the park. Great place to spend a whole day hiking and learning!! Take a lunch and lots of water. Thank You Jeff and Sahra
Great video Jeff and Sarah thank you so much. I really enjoyed the mining history my family in southeast Kansas were coal miners from Italy. My great-grandfather worked in the coal mines in Southeast Kansas and my Great-Uncle ran a dragline for a scooper. Thanks for sharing have a great day.
Hi Jeff & Sarah. Love your show! I’m truly a history fanatic. I’m not sur you realize that sometimes the background music drowns out the the vocals. Keep the history flowing! Riva from Smyrna DE
So nice to hear from you in Delaware. In this video, there were some music spots that didn’t really cover up any real conversations so you didn’t miss anything.
HI JEFF. Nailed it again! I had NO idea Grass Valley was such a "Diamond In the Ruff", and being kindof in my "Hood" (Auburn), I didnt even know all of this stuff in Grass Valley even existed. I Like the Music that you are using in your videos. That song from "Pluto" in another video (and this video) was exceptional.
New fan here from Modesto. Just saw your video about famous people from here that I went to school with in the 80’s and I’ve been binging your videos since. Great job!
Sarah & Jeff As always you provide a great tour and this gold mine property was chock full of interesting artifacts . I can't imagine going underground 8,000 and 11,000 feet and working like a dog in those awful conditions. I went underground at caverns in Texas and looked around and it was very interesting ..... but I was ready to exit within 45 minutes and it wasn't even that far down. Thanks for all the history on this awesome site.
I feel safer in underground caverns like the Carlsbad Cavern because they are natural voids. The mines to me are sketchy because man dug these tunnels and then had to brace them to keep the dirt from collapsing. Sounds like a manmade death trap. No thanks!
Beautiful job telling the story! Love this place and his home in the Bay Area. Thanks for the reminder of trips I have made to this place. Have a great week!
That was not only very interesting it was a lot of fun! The knowledge, ingenuity and hard work that went into running that mine is simply amazing. Those miners worked so incredibly hard, in tough conditions and dangerous situations. Those miners returned each day exhausted, filthy but grateful to be alive just to do it all over again the next day. Was there any information about the loss of lives , injuries or pay they received? Thanks to both of you, I love seeing you interact in videos. ❤❤😊
That was a bummer you could not get into see the mansion! But, it was a very interesting history of the mine! Over two miles deep, and those scooter cars the miners road down into the mine would make me nervous! You had to hope the cable did not break!!
My ancestors were the Cornish miners who eventually found their way and worked at the Empire and the North Star mine. My great uncle Henry died from an accident in the Empire mine
It's possible that kin of yours helped Winston Graham in his researches for his Poldark saga, whilst others served as character models for, say, Zacky Martin, Dr, Dwight Ennys, Mr. Pascoe, Trencrom, Bart Tregirlls, Captain Henshawe--hopefully not George Warleggan!
To answer some of your questions. That belt driven machine is a lathe. That old safe is called a Barrel Safe and the long handle to open the safe. The equipment that Sara sat on was ore car engine it replaced the mules. Mules stayed in good health. That nozzle is called monitor.
Where the heck was everyone, it looked like you guys were the only one there. Tell Sarah to stay away from bees. Another enjoyable video, thank Jeff and Sarah.
Good morning Jeff and Sarah. Enjoyed watching this. Imagine my surprise around the 2:08 - 2:12 mark when I noticed the Chalcopyrite sample from Cherokee County KS. The same county I was born & raised in, and 1 which I only live 6 miles from currently. How'd that get out there?? 🤔👀 Thanks for posting this content, looking ahead to the next time. Stay Safe and Be Blessed my Friends. 🙏🇺🇸
Amazing mine tour! Nice to see Sarah on the show. We would like to explore the surrounding area ourselves.someday. Thank you for another Sunday showing Jeff!
Nice, you and Sarah have gone to the Empire Mine in Grass Valley, California. Thank you very much for presenting this. I went into the mine many years ago when one could get further down than today. It hit water about 1000' down but today the water level is down right after the turn is made by the mining car sleds heading down. The mine property is a great place to hike on. Also, the Idaho-Maryland mine is just up the road on Idaho-Maryland road. It is dangerous to go into either mine today. From what I was told many years ago, the mules lived their entire lives underground.
@@HistoryHunterSarah I don't like to think about being underground in any mine for any length of time. I don't think that the mules knew anything else. I thank you and Jeff for showing us the mine property; I haven't been there since 2008.
Hello Jeff and Sarah, Happy Sunday. Thanks for taking us along and sharing the history and the story of Grass Valleys Empire mine. Thanks for what you do.Have a wonderful day.
Just gave you two kids a thumbs up. I found the Empire Mine very interesting and to see it lasted over a hundred years. You two are such pros. Thanks again and again.
Awesome! Thank you very much, Karen! We really especially love you calling us kids. I am 63 and I don’t think anybody’s called me a kid in the last decade. Lol.
Very interesting story, talk about History, that's what I'm talking about. Catchy tune at the end. Nowadays you probably couldn't get anyone to work like that in a mine. Thanks for the tour. 😂
I love history, when Sara is on it’s so much more entertaining she makes me smile and laugh.
That is so very nice of you to tell us that. I love it when people encourage her because initially she wasn’t real, eager too in my videos on camera. People can be very crass in their comments.
I agree
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Sara makes me laugh every video. She has a sense of humor that rivals mine. Great video.
My dad who passed away 3 years ago now, lost his very good mate in the Appin mine explosion which happened here in Australia in 1979. I was 10 and remember feeling so bad for his wife and little children. So much respect for miners, it’s a hard life.
Thanks Jeff and Sarah great video as always. ❤Jodie 🇦🇺
Having hiked all over California over more than 50 years, you often remind me about how much I actually missed! This was a great episode! I particularly loved the presentation, the music added a nice Western flair.
I would like to comment about Sarah’s presence, as did a few other commenters. As a fellow woman I appreciate Sarah‘s perspective. Your dialogue is another way of presenting history, rather than relying on Jeff’s narrative alone. Sarah, you’re a breath of fresh air! I am sure the vast majority of viewers appreciate you being in the videos. Don’t change that, Jeff!
I may have mentioned this before, but here I go again. I used to live in your neck of the woods. My husband and I now live in the PNW North of Seattle. Lots to explore here, of course. But one thing missing… no equivalent of Sarah and Jeff! You have such a unique way of presenting history, it’s hard to match! Thanks both of you for all you do!
It's very nice to hear that my presence is enjoyed. Thank you! 😊🤗🥰
Not sure if you watched the same video, because all I heard was Sarah huffing and puffing to make it up a few flights of stairs and could not sit in a chair made for a grown man because of her weight problem. She then made a snarky comment about "keeping her desk job", when in reality, it would do her good to get off her fat ass and do actual work like the men and women who ran this mine for 100 years. Good day.
Yes I have been there too
Jeff you are knocking these videos out of the park
Appreciate you and Sarah
Thank you so much, Bobby, again. I imagine that everyone who lived in Grass Valley has been to this state park, but it was our first time being lifelong California residents.
@@jbenziggy I am glad you made it there
Been through grass valley several times in our travels from Arizona , had no idea there was a cool historic site to check out. Thanks brother,its on the list now! Always enjoy your videos! You are so blessed to have an amazing partner to share your adventures!
The grounds are beautiful, and the video is excellent as always.
These are the things you miss when you just drive through old towns like Grass Valley. I've driven through there a couple of times and I never stopped. Thanks guys!
Very true! Each town has to be walked to appreciate what it has to offer! The mine is up the road a piece but worth visiting!
Baffles the mind how they created things back in those days. It's amazing what they accomplished. Thanx to you both for the tour.
Enjoyed again, Jeff and Sarah
Now that’s what I call History! Great episode. 😊
It's been about thirty years since I went thru the Empire Mine. The grounds were beautiful then, roses were gorgeous, everything green and pretty. Thanks for the memories Sarah and Jeff. I loved Sarah's "I'll keep my desk job". That seat did not look comfy. LOL
I found the history of this mine fascinating and it left me wanting more. I hope you do more of these kinds of local histories. Thank you both so much.
Never realized that there was a Gold Mine in the USA until 1957. It took a lot equipment to run a Gold Mine. I guess. Great video Sarah and Jeff. Thank you for taking us along. 💯💕👊👍
Another great Sunday morning.
What a time capsule !........just amazing. Thanks so much guys.
Great job guys...I wait each week for your videos! Thanks Jeff.
@@ronlasting1203 you are so good to tell us this! We appreciate you!
Another great history video of the Grass Valley area! Very interesting and informative. We were living in Cedar Ridge, about a mile east of the empire mine when it was purchased by Gov. Ronald Reagan in 1974, and it became a State Park. Before that, I used to ride my Yamaha trail bike all around the trails, and out through the mine dumps. I was glad to see it purchased and turned into a State Historic Park. The Borne Cottage has been open for tours from time to time. The reflective pool was cleaned out, but it has become dark and yucky from the lack of mainenance, as the state doesn't have the funds to maitain it. Quite a shame as the mine, the richest gold mine in California, played a majore roll in California history. The massive wooden headframe was still in place at the mineshaft entrance, which I used to climb, but it started to deteriarate and fall apart, so they tore it down. There is another headframe across the road just north of the bone yard, but it's all falling apart and fenced off. Thanks for the excellent historic tour of our Empire Mine State Historic Park! Great job Jeff & Sarah!
As a foot note, there's still gold in them thar hills! A few years ago, someone in the area had his driveway regraveled with mine rock, and he actually found some gold in it. They say we've only recovered the easy 10% of the gold in California. There's still a commercial gold mine, the Original 16 to 1 Mine up in Alleghany, about 15 miles northeast of Nevada City, as the crow flies. They conduct tours down into the mine by appointment. Huell Howser did a "California's Gold" episode about Grass Valley years ago, and took us down into the mine, where the Cornish Choir used to sing Christmas Carols, using the unique accustics. You can still watch many episodes on UA-cam. But today, they use technology such as metal detectors and radar to find the gold veins. Here's a compilation of videos about the Original 16 to 1 mine I found on UA-cam while looking for the California's Gold episode, which I haven't found yet.
ua-cam.com/video/-Fl_coZKFHg/v-deo.html
Thank you Jeff for my weekly fix, hope you guys are well.
Thanks for bringing back some great memories for me! My grandpa took me here as a little girl (I should dig out the pictures). It was his influence that made me grow to enjoy and appreciate our state’s rich history.
That’s very sweet to remember your dear grandfather and how he spent time with you!
What a lifespan for a mine.
Always enjoy your videos, Jeff .
Thanks 👍
You’re telling me. I can’t believe that it lasted 107 years and probably could produce a lot more gold if the economics penciled out.
Outstanding story. Next time I’m up in Grass Valley, I’ll have to check it out.
watching from hangtown California, I am a gold miner and work my dirt all day.great video I learned something new
Yes you do have a viewer in Schenectady! GE was in its hay day back then. Thanks for giving Schenectady a shout out! Another great video. I always look forward to them
That is amazing! I just threw it out there thinking that perhaps we did have a fan isn’t that City and you prove me right. Thanks for the pleasant surprise. Comment to this video.
I've been to the Empire Mine several times and is one of my favorite spots in Gold Rush country. Beautiful grounds.
We agree! Especially around the mansion!
Good morning Jeff and Sarah. Another great educational film. Why did the Cornish miners leave Cornwall? Were the mines drying up? Was the pay better? Now that you have been to a Cornish mine, you need to make the miner's everyday lunch. A Cornish pasty, meat turnover, they are good. You can drizzle a little gravy on it if you want, even though they wouldn't have that in the mine. Michigan's UP, upper peninsula, has a Cornish history and is known for places to get
pasties. Google a recipe and you will like it. See you next Sunday.
Happy Sunday Jeff & Sarah! Thank you for touring this mine for us. I've never heard of it and I'm a native Californian. Your editing and use of music makes your videos come alive! See ya next Sunday!
Our pleasure! Thanks, Jerry! The feedback is sheets helpful! Blessings!
While in Ft Irwin, Ca, I was assigned to assist in Mojave museum on base. There I met “Joe” our taxidermic camel. Camels were used before burros but had to switch due to their lack of ability to defend itself against mountain lions and coyotes. Lil unknown fact that’s interesting as heck. Thank you again for the great content sir.
This was another great history lesson
and I learned more here than I did in school thanks have a great week.👋🇺🇲
Thank you so much for enjoying this one and learning a little bit about the mining in California. Love to know where you’re from.
Nice to see Sarah again. She is a lot of fun. Nancy
Thanks, Nancy!
Now I have another place to check out, never knew about the empire mine before.
that place is so cool. I'm gonna have to go there
I grew up down the street from the Empire Mine...very nice video! I have taken the tour several times and have hiked the trails around it all my life...
Excellent video. I have always wanted to go see this place.
Interesting mine, the depths those men dug down in earth is incredible. Thank you for sharing. Take care Jeff and Sarah. 🇺🇲
Another great history video Jeff & Sarah, well done. Always learning something new with you guys. Excellent music, editing and narration, as always.
Our pleasure! Thank you so very much, Wayne! We trust that you are doing well!
@@jbenziggy Hello Jeff, all good here thanks. Back in Singapore this week. Kuala Lumpur next week. Hope you and Sarah are both doing well.
Love your video this morning thank you Jeff and Sarah☕️
Thanks much for the journey and lesson..Take care
Thanks! We will be safe!
Thank you for the nice video on the Empire Mine. A factoid that wasn't mentioned, is that around three-hundred miles of mine tunnels still exist below the town of Grass Valley - mind-blowing if you think about it. I live not too far away, and have visited the mine many times over the years. I strongly recommend that if anyone finds themselves in the area of Grass Valley/Nevada City, a visit to the Empire Mine is well worth your time.
I understand that those many miles of tunnels are probably all filled with water now?
@@jbenziggy You are correct. The ground water in the Grass Valley area is very near to the surface - "in the day" one of the great difficulties of running the mine was keeping the mine shafts from filling up with water. Lots of interesting history there - a good place to start is with the Empire Mine State Historic Park website.
I enjoyed Sarah's participation and your use of music.
Thanks, Scott! Much appreciated!
I toured that area 30+"years ago. I remember reading many of mules went blind. They also knew how much ore the team could pull and when the miners added weight to increase production the mules would refuse to pull until the extra weight was removed.
Great video, enjoyed seeing the place again, it's been years. 😅
Thanks Kids.....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is a very interesting video about mining operation. Thanks for the tour
The grit of man in those days is unbelievable, we can't comprehend what it took to survive which was normal life for them. Great episode thanks for sharing safe travels.
You do important work too, and face dangers every day, of that I am sure.
That was very interesting. You're so right. What a tough, potentially dangerous way to earn a living. Looking at the pic of the guys, being lowered down the shafts, made me realize how young so many of the miners looked. a really great, informative video, Jeff and Sarah 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you.
"I'd rather stand on the edge of Glacier Point than go down there." Me too Sarah, me too.
Grass Valley does have sink hole events! It has been said that only 10% of the gold has been mined from here. From the time the mine closed until it became a state park, Empire was in a state of needed upkeep, we could walk in and wander around. It is beautiful today!
The grounds are beautiful but sink hole events crossed my mind quite a bit while we were there. I wonder how much height the ground would lose and how large an area would be affected if the entire mine system collapsed at once?
Another great awesome history video thank you Jeff your the best
I very very much appreciate your kindness!
I have been to Empire Mine many times. You guys did a great job show casing the actual mine site. That you missed the Cottage tour did not bother me in the least. I don't enjoy seeing opulent housing for the rich built on the backs of common labor or slaves. Did I miss comments on how dangerously polluted the state park property is. Arsenic, Mercury and other mining bye products still keep huge areas off limits to visitors. Also at the equestrian parking lot there are a network of easy walking paths through the back of the park. Great place to spend a whole day hiking and learning!! Take a lunch and lots of water. Thank You Jeff and Sahra
Another interesting video as usual.
Great video Jeff and Sarah thank you so much. I really enjoyed the mining history my family in southeast Kansas were coal miners from Italy. My great-grandfather worked in the coal mines in Southeast Kansas and my Great-Uncle ran a dragline for a scooper. Thanks for sharing have a great day.
Loved this one, so interesting.
Fantastic! Thank you!
Just wondering if you ever found out if they open that mansion at certain times for tours? What a great interesting video!
Hi Jeff & Sarah. Love your show! I’m truly a history fanatic. I’m not sur you realize that sometimes the background music drowns out the the vocals. Keep the history flowing! Riva from Smyrna DE
So nice to hear from you in Delaware. In this video, there were some music spots that didn’t really cover up any real conversations so you didn’t miss anything.
thanks for the video, i enjoyed it
HI JEFF. Nailed it again! I had NO idea Grass Valley was such a "Diamond In the Ruff", and being kindof in my "Hood" (Auburn), I didnt even know all of this stuff in Grass Valley even existed. I Like the Music that you are using in your videos. That song from "Pluto" in another video (and this video) was exceptional.
New fan here from Modesto. Just saw your video about famous people from here that I went to school with in the 80’s and I’ve been binging your videos since. Great job!
Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy the many videos we have produced in the past seven years.
Hi Larry 👋
We share a name in common. I'm a Lundgren too. (maiden name)
@@jbenziggy thank you! I sure will!!!
@@HistoryHunterSarah wow! Not very many around here with the same spelling that I know of. I’ll have to check out your channel as well
Another fab episode Jeff & Sarah. the pully system looked like a machine lade for machining as you can srr the chuck
You guys are awesome 👍🏻⛏️❤
Thank you! That’s nice of you to say so! Blessings!
I gotta visit there next summer. I'm looking forward to it. Love history 👍
How far do you have to travel to get there?
@@jbenziggy Grand Forks, ND
I know someone who's from Grass Valley.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks!
Sarah & Jeff As always you provide a great tour and this gold mine property was chock full of interesting artifacts . I can't imagine going underground 8,000 and 11,000 feet and working like a dog in those awful conditions. I went underground at caverns in Texas and looked around and it was very interesting ..... but I was ready to exit within 45 minutes and it wasn't even that far down. Thanks for all the history on this awesome site.
I feel safer in underground caverns like the Carlsbad Cavern because they are natural voids. The mines to me are sketchy because man dug these tunnels and then had to brace them to keep the dirt from collapsing. Sounds like a manmade death trap. No thanks!
@@jbenziggy Absolutely !!
Beautiful job telling the story! Love this place and his home in the Bay Area. Thanks for the reminder of trips I have made to this place. Have a great week!
Nope,nope,nope..I'll stick to my dust pan gold hunting. Good video!. Blessings to you both.
I liked the fountains and pools. There was no sneaking up on anyone in the surveyors building with those noisy stairs.
They were terribly creaky, weren’t they?
I’m surprised that there is so much history in Grass Valley and yet it’s still a relatively small town.
It has a very rich history, mostly related to the Gold Rush period!
Another great video Sarah and Jeff😂
Thank you!! 😁
So funny, I'm a local and was just there the other day. Such an amazing property! The rose garden is insane 😍
The gardens were among my favorite parts of being there!
That was not only very interesting it was a lot of fun! The knowledge, ingenuity and hard work that went into running that mine is simply amazing. Those miners worked so incredibly hard, in tough conditions and dangerous situations. Those miners returned each day exhausted, filthy but grateful to be alive just to do it all over again the next day. Was there any information about the loss of lives , injuries or pay they received? Thanks to both of you, I love seeing you interact in videos. ❤❤😊
I think there is a popular country song from back n the day about Mule Skinners.
The mine shaft is the one place you don't want to be during a earthquake
True!
Another interesting one. Hard to fathom that the mine was operated for more than 100 years.
I am now hearing from people that water has filled up most of the mine.
That was a bummer you could not get into see the mansion! But, it was a very interesting history of the mine! Over two miles deep, and those scooter cars the miners road down into the mine would make me nervous! You had to hope the cable did not break!!
Good video thanks 🙂
Gotta get there one day! Great video!!!
My ancestors were the Cornish miners who eventually found their way and worked at the Empire and the North Star mine. My great uncle Henry died from an accident in the Empire mine
Wow. That is tragic. Did he leave children behind? What year was that?
It's possible that kin of yours helped Winston Graham in his researches for his Poldark saga, whilst others served as character models for, say, Zacky Martin, Dr, Dwight Ennys, Mr. Pascoe, Trencrom, Bart Tregirlls, Captain Henshawe--hopefully not George Warleggan!
To answer some of your questions. That belt driven machine is a lathe. That old safe is called a Barrel Safe and the long handle to open the safe. The equipment that Sara sat on was ore car engine it replaced the mules. Mules stayed in good health. That nozzle is called monitor.
Thanks for filling in the blanks!
With some hydraulic monitors, the water pressure was so immense, that they could cut a man in half, so I'm told.
Working down in the mines in those days…😱 awful scary! Even young teenage boys had to go work down there, to earn money and had to quit school…
I agree! Buried alive!
Thank you for answering so quickly again! 😘
You send me a heart ❤️ and now it is gone? 😮😢
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Thank you 😊
Where the heck was everyone, it looked like you guys were the only one there. Tell Sarah to stay away from bees. Another enjoyable video, thank Jeff and Sarah.
Well, we attempted to go Saturday, August 24 and it was super crowded. So we went the next day, on Sunday and it was very sparse. I don’t know why.
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Their stings can pack a punch though. 🙂
@@jbenziggy I may be going up there in the Spring, I'll make sure I visit Empire Mine on a Sunday.
Good Morning Jeff and Sarah 😊
Good morning! And how are you? What did you think of the video video?
I’ll add to that board- gold was about $350 oz in 1994-95
“Mr. President, we must not have a mine shaft gap!”
I’m a little over a hundred miles from Schenanity NY
Small world! Glad you're watching us from New York! Have you heard of Canandaigua? My great-grandparents are buried there!
@@jbenziggy yes I have. We have been there a few times
#4 don't forget the little Canary birds that gave their lives too for those who know the reason they went down with the miners.
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Was that a PGE transformer made in Schenectady NY? 😂cool outro there.
Yes, it was. Thank you very much for your very nice comment.
If you hike around the perimeter of that place, there's lots of old ponds with big danger Signs displayed. Probably full of Mercury and cyanide
Yeah, I don’t think I’m looking to get poisoned. And you’re right because there was a cyanide plant located just below the stamp mill.
The big machine run by overhead belts is a lathe, not sure what it’s used for
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Good morning Jeff and Sarah.
Enjoyed watching this. Imagine my surprise around the 2:08 - 2:12 mark when I noticed the Chalcopyrite sample from Cherokee County KS. The same county I was born & raised in, and 1 which I only live 6 miles from currently.
How'd that get out there?? 🤔👀
Thanks for posting this content, looking ahead to the next time.
Stay Safe and Be Blessed my Friends. 🙏🇺🇸
Did ya see any ghost or gobblins in the mines ? Or any scary noices?
No, not a one.
No ghosts or goblins 🙂
You were I Grass Valley did you get to enjoy a pastie Cornish food?
No, we didn’t, where is such food served?
Theres a couple places in down town Grass Valley,one isMarshalls on Mill Street
Did they call President Hoover sherbert for short😊
Yuk yuk yuk yuk. 😂
@@jbenziggy I'm sure that he felt like MELTED SHERBERT, after FDR trashed him in the 1932 Election!
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Amazing mine tour! Nice to see Sarah on the show. We would like to explore the surrounding area ourselves.someday. Thank you for another Sunday showing Jeff!
Nice, you and Sarah have gone to the Empire Mine in Grass Valley, California. Thank you very much for presenting this. I went into the mine many years ago when one could get further down than today. It hit water about 1000' down but today the water level is down right after the turn is made by the mining car sleds heading down.
The mine property is a great place to hike on. Also, the Idaho-Maryland mine is just up the road on Idaho-Maryland road.
It is dangerous to go into either mine today.
From what I was told many years ago, the mules lived their entire lives underground.
An entire life underground ... I don't like the feeling of imagining it.
If the mule could speak 😳
@@HistoryHunterSarah I don't like to think about being underground in any mine for any length of time. I don't think that the mules knew anything else.
I thank you and Jeff for showing us the mine property; I haven't been there since 2008.
Those poor mules ! 😢
Hello Jeff and Sarah, Happy Sunday. Thanks for taking us along and sharing the history and the story of Grass Valleys Empire mine. Thanks for what you do.Have a wonderful day.
Just gave you two kids a thumbs up. I found the Empire Mine very interesting and to see it lasted over a hundred years. You two are such pros. Thanks again and again.
Awesome! Thank you very much, Karen! We really especially love you calling us kids. I am 63 and I don’t think anybody’s called me a kid in the last decade. Lol.
Very interesting story, talk about History, that's what I'm talking about. Catchy tune at the end. Nowadays you probably couldn't get anyone to work like that in a mine. Thanks for the tour. 😂
I can spend all day there !!!!! Good job with the video