#MiningTowns

Ryan Hitereligiousryan
2025-08-09

In 1985, Canada erased an entire town.
Not abandoned. Not left to decay.
Gagnon, Quebec once had 4,000 residents, a hospital, churches, schools—and today, not a single wall remains.
Here’s what happened 👇
ryanjhite.com/2025/08/05/the-t

Best historic mining town brewpubs🍻

Listed below are favorite brewpubs serving up refreshing beers and ales in old historic mining towns. Each has its own unique identity that accentuates the iconic atmosphere of the town itself.

Presented in alphabetical order by town name. Peace!

Source: moonlightpizza.biz

Bisbee, Arizona – Bisbee Brewing

Creede, Colorado – Square Peg Brewerks

Durango, Colorado – Steamworks Brewing* –

Marquette, Michigan – Ore Dock Brewing* and Black Rock Brewing

Nevada City, California – Three Forks Baking & Brewing

Salida, Colorado – Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub* great beers and the best calzones on the planet!

A smiling calzone from Moonlight Pizza and Brewpub

Silver City, New Mexico – Little Toad Creek Brewing & Distillery

*Favorites

#beer #brewpubs #food #fun #miningTowns #tourism #travel

Scott Kissingerscottkiss
2025-04-25

This black and white frame is a nod to the past—an old mine tower near Lake City, CO, standing tall in the San Juan Mountains. Ghost town vibes, preserved through the lens.
Seen anything like this while exploring? I’d love to hear your stories.

Photography

Black and white photo of a historic wooden mine tower structure set against a mountainous backdrop near Lake City, Colorado. The rugged beams and pulley system reflect early mining engineering.

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