A ghost town in the hills: Silver City, Idaho
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
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Silver City, Idaho is packed with history. This mining town in the mountains was founded in the 1860's with the boom and bust of valuable gold and silver mines. The peak population reached approximately 2500 people before almost dropping to zero after WWII. It never truly was abandoned and I use the term 'ghost town' loosely here, because although it felt like a ghost town when we visited, there are some year-round residents. All buildings are privately owned and today the hotel is open in the summer to serve tourists who wander up into the hills. Join us as we step back in time at Silver City.
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Glad you guys were able to make it to Silver City! I've been there a handful of times over the years and its always a really cool spot. Last time I was there the place was completely infested with Mormon Crickets.
Thanks for the tour.😊
I like to see these old Ghost Towns. If there are year round residents and the buildings privately owned then maybe they will help this place stay on the map a little longer.
It's great to have a glimpse of the past! I appreciate you filming this for us😁
Thanks, Luke!
Beautiful video Luke and Nina.!:)
Thank you Emily
@@lifeofluke your welcome Luke and Nina.!:)
I have not been there just yet ! What a neat old town filled with great history !
Well covered on camera , a drone is a big plus to record this town and area !
Nice tour. 👍🍁🤙
Great video! I visited Silver City during the summer of 1975. Great memories brought back with this video!
That was a while ago! I'm glad it is still there so I could check it out.
Awesome my Mom lives in Nampa Idaho, I always say I would like to go to Silver City... I'm definitely going this Fall for sure
1st, and this is great timing because I can't sleep! Thank you!
Hope it helps!
Love me some ghost towns! Thanks for the upload! You’re an inspiration to me!
Thanks for the vid, Luke. The town reminds me of Sandon, (Kootenays) which you have likely visited, on the main highway to Kaslo. Hard to imagine the thousands of folks who toiled in such places before vanishing in time and other places,
Thanks Bob! Yeah I have been to Sandon years ago, and I really enjoyed it. I should stop by again when I'm in the Kootenays next.
I have been to Silver City many times. You didn't see or show the millions of oyster shells behind the Restaurant/Bar. The Minors loved their Oysters.
I would have loved to go inside the buildings and see all the interesting artifacts, but everything was still locked up from the winter.
Sick upload as always Luke
Thanks Jacob!
Thanks Luke. Me and the wife were watching some of your other videos and they are really impressive! Great work!
Thanks a ton, Sean! Keep on making great music, it's really impressive that you play all the instruments and sing the vocals too!
Very cool. 😊
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Thanks brotherrrrr
I enjoy your ghost town series. Have you visited Sandon BC yet?
Thanks! Yes I have visited Sandon back in 2016, a very cool spot.
now then. I really like this channel and the wonderful photography. However, I am astonished that you drive a Dodge Ram and you parked it instead of driving through the small amount of slushy snow to the deserted town. Please tell me what vehicle would be more capable than a Dodge Ram for that 2 and a half miles of minimal snow and slush? What is it with people from North America and challenges????????