Randsburg, California: Mine Blown
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Mike Logan
Lots of memories. More or less grew up in Joburg, Randsburg, and Red Mountain. My moms mom n dad lived in Joburg for a very long time. The mill on top of the hill looking east my grandpa converted to a gold mine while him n his family lived there. My mom and her sisters and her brother walked to school, and attended Randsburg high. Myself, my brother and cousins spent many an hour and day in the desert while staying or visiting with my grandma n grandpa and great grandma. As kids we used to walk from our grandparents house in Joburg on Panamint street to Randsburg, over the top and down into town. My dad tells me stories about how they used to tune in grandpas antenna up on top of the mountain facing south. My family no longer resides there, but I have so many memories of these historical monuments. One last thing….grandpa was part owner of the White House at one time and I believe the Joint also. My grandpa was a miner, welder, mechanic. You name it, he could do it. These are very fond memories for myself.
Jaylyn
Thanks so much for sharing your memories for all of us to enjoy, Mike. We’ll share your comments with the Rand Desert Museum.
Ed Rosenback
In going through some of my deceased grandparents’ belongings, I found a receipt for 1000 shares in the “Rand Mining and Milling Company” purchased for $200, dated in 1922. I suppose this was one of my grandfather’s investments at that time. Haven’t found any stock certificate(s), just the receipt. Is this of any historical or monetary value? (Grandpa’s name was Sam B. Thatcher of Taft, although I doubt there are any records of stock transfers or stockholders existing today.)
Thanks for any info you can provide me.
Leo mcclellan
I was mining in the big butte in the 80’s. I have pictures inside the hole and stamp mill we operated. We ran the original 1890’s equipment.
Jaylyn
Thanks so much for reaching out to us, Leo. We’d love to see your photos if you’d like to share. You rock!