Thank you for your comment. The stories about Owen’s Valley and Mono Lake are very moving for me. I don’t know the story about Brent but will look that up.
Elaine - I just ran across your substack. My family on father's side was from the Owen's Valley and lost their ranch land and Bishop business, due to the diversion of the water to LA. they moved to LA around 1930. (Subsequently, Bishop and Mammoth, still had deep roots for us of my generation, and I have great memories of time spent there vacations and summers.) Thanks for this post.
Have you discovered the very interesting story of Brent, the man who bought Cerro Gordo (famous & historic Silver Mine which literally made LA!!). Close to Lone Pine & Keeler. He is trying to restore the ghost town there. Brent has been at it, going on three years and has a youtube channel documenting the adventure, called "Ghost Town Living". Fascinating to follow! He's a good educator as well.
Dear Amethyst
Thank you for your comment. The stories about Owen’s Valley and Mono Lake are very moving for me. I don’t know the story about Brent but will look that up.
Elaine - I just ran across your substack. My family on father's side was from the Owen's Valley and lost their ranch land and Bishop business, due to the diversion of the water to LA. they moved to LA around 1930. (Subsequently, Bishop and Mammoth, still had deep roots for us of my generation, and I have great memories of time spent there vacations and summers.) Thanks for this post.
Have you discovered the very interesting story of Brent, the man who bought Cerro Gordo (famous & historic Silver Mine which literally made LA!!). Close to Lone Pine & Keeler. He is trying to restore the ghost town there. Brent has been at it, going on three years and has a youtube channel documenting the adventure, called "Ghost Town Living". Fascinating to follow! He's a good educator as well.