A while ago we visited the Nevada ghost town of Metropolis. It is hard to believe this was once a booming city with a railroad depot, post office, a newspaper, a school, hotel, and concrete sidewalks! The only thing left standing is the school archway and the hotel bank vault.
It was a good Nevada history field trip.
This was the school.
This was the hotel.
This is what is left of the hotel.
Running to school....
Standing under the remains of the school archway
A memorial plaque at the site says:
"In memory of those valiant pioneers who settled and built a city here, giving so much to us all in their pursuit of happiness and security. Today we enjoy the fruits of their efforts. The first settlers came in 1910, followed by many others until 1935. Many who lived here aspired to be come teachers, lawyers, civic leaders, church leaders, and best of all reared great families in homes where love and happiness filled their lives. May we always remember our Metropolis heritage and beginnings and may our lives be fuller because of the Metropolis pioneers. May we also forever resolve within our hearts and minds to cherish the memories of the pioneers of Metropolis. Blessed be the name of Metropolis, Nevada throughout the eternities."
It was a good Nevada history field trip.
2 comments:
That's crazy! Neat pictures-how far is Metropolis from you guys?
So strange that the town just completely disappeared. It reminds me that what man builds and accomplishes is so transient...
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