The drive was very winding and slow going. A lot of hairpin turns and switchbacks but very scenic.
the summit at 7000 ft. - notice the winding road not my speed!
it was very hazy in the distance
Jerome is perched on the side of Cleopatra Hill over rich ore deposits. In 1876, mining claims and a mill were located near the town.
The first mining claims were filed in 1876 within 20 years Jerome was a billion dollar copper mecca. It was also one of the wickedest and wildest towns in the west. Mining shutdown in 1952 and Jerome became a ghost town with only 100 people remaining. Today it is a thriving community and tourist destination. It is also a national historic landmark.
Jerome has survived many fires and what you see today walking down main street are the remnants of the 'red light' district.
Company Hill, hotels and saloons. Today the population is around 500.
the building with the black and white canopies is the Mile High Cafe
We ate breakfast at the Mile High Grill & Inn. While we waited for our meal we were entertained by all the signs on the walls.
I think this sign is my sign!
an innovative way to use propellers
We walked around a bit but everything is so up and down we soon gave up.
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