25th & 26th March, 2016 Leading Up To Easter Weekend
Our Trip To Midland CA & Quartzite AZ
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| Midland is only 30 minutes from Blythe |
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| Aerial Photo of Blythe, CA from Maps Did not realize there is an abandoned airstrip south of the townsite |
Midland is a ghost town in Riverside County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of California. It is adjacent to the Little Maria Mountainsand located about twenty-two miles north of Blythe. From 1925 to the 1960s, Midland was a company town owned by the U.S. Gypsum Co. The company had mined vast amounts of gypsum found in the area. At its peak, the town had a population of approximately 1,000.
Many winter scenes in Hollywood films during the 20th century utilized faux snow that originated from Midland.
As the character of the gypsum found in the area was considered too heavy as the years went on, company activity in Midland subsided and then ended in 1966.
A majority of the buildings of Midland were torn down, and today only foundations remain.
Excerpt from wikipedia
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| Getting ready to go to Midland, CA This was the site of gypsum mining town, now abandoned. Midland CA United States Gypsum Company |
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| There is history books and information for you to review Midland, CA Ghost Town |
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| This is the area at Midland for tourists to go! |
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| Lots of photos, articles and writings are in books stored in a garbage can |
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| Midland United States Gypsum Company |
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| One of the displays from Midland Museum |
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| The crew when went out to Midland, CA |
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| Midland Marker |
Quartzite AZ is a place to go for Rock Hounds, as well holding a huge RV Show every year.
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| Silly Al's Pizza and Beer Stop, Quartzite |
AL’S REUBEN PIZZ
One of Al’s Favorites! Mustard, Mozzarella,
Sauerkraut, Al’s Pastrami, Onions and topped
with Cheddar Cheese
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| Silly Als Photo from their website |
While in Quartzite, AZ after our great Reuben Pizza we went to the
The owner Paul is known for his manner of dress!
That being usually just a jock sock!
When we were here it was a little chilly so he had on a sweatshirt.
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| Reader's Oasis Books The ladies were on their way in! |
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| Paul putting up another notice flyer |
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| Paul has been dressed like this for a long time! |
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| Really Jan? |
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| At the book store with Paul and his wife (to the left) |
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| Interesting Company Name! |
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| Used Vehicle, Plane, Helicopter and anything else Lot! |
Another good day with great friends!
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