Thursday, November 19, 2015

More Rusty History from Oatman Arizona

Oatman Arizona is full of rusty relics that were abandoned by the Gold miners of days gone by.  They are now tourist attractions. 


What job function did this rusty old steam tractor perform during the Gold rush?


How much Gold did this safe hold in it's prime? 


This old tractor is hooked up to a rusty water tank on a trailer.   Check out the rusty rain water tanks on the hill in the background.  Water was very important to Gold mining. 


These "wild" donkeys are descendants of the pack animals used by the miners.  They roam the streets and don't care much about the "No Trespassing" signs.  


This dramatic face of an old vehicle seems to  make a historic statement of hard work.


For great pictures and a good time, I recommend a nostalgic trip down old Route 66 to Oatman Arizona. 

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52 comments:

  1. SandeeNovember 19, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Okay, you've tempted me twice now. I'm going to have to take this trip. Sounds like a very fun and relaxing time.

    Have a fabulous day. ☺

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    1. Agent 54November 19, 2015 at 5:17 PM

      Thank you. I have more exploring of Arizona to do myself.

      Have a great week.

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  2. MonikaNovember 20, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    Awesome pictures. I'd love to go.

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  3. Janice WaldJuly 19, 2016 at 5:09 AM

    Hi Agent 54,
    I've been to Arizona but decades ago and don't remember it well.
    Thank you for bringing your post to the Blogger's Pit Stop last week.
    Janice, Pit Stop Crew

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  4. Agent 54July 19, 2016 at 5:12 AM

    I'm lucky enough to live in Arizona.

    Thanks for visiting again. You're always welcome here.

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  5. Evelyn @EclecticEvelynJuly 25, 2016 at 8:24 PM

    rusty history is the best history :)

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  6. Peabea ScribblesOctober 1, 2016 at 6:12 AM

    Great photos, and interesting to see. Love seeing the beautiful sky in the pictures and the mountain down the road. :)

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  7. Susan LeightonOctober 22, 2016 at 8:59 PM

    Where exactly is Oatman, Agent 54? It does look like your typical abandoned mine town. Wild donkeys? I am still waiting to see the wild camels from the Cavalry days. Cool and interesting post.

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    1. Agent 54October 22, 2016 at 10:10 PM

      It's about 30 minutes from Laughlin Nevada in the western part of the state. The Donkey are hysterical.

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  8. DebraNovember 28, 2016 at 7:14 AM

    I haven't been that far west but now I need to make the trip, don't I?

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    1. Agent 54November 28, 2016 at 7:49 AM

      Yes, we welcome you. Don't forget your camera.

      Thanks for playing.

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  9. UnknownNovember 30, 2016 at 3:13 PM

    Very cool pics!Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned to my travel board! Have a great week!
    Kim

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  10. annies homeMay 22, 2017 at 8:19 AM

    what an awesome place to visit a junkyard of historical treasures so to speak.
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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    1. Agent 54May 22, 2017 at 7:16 PM

      Yes, it was great, like going back in time.

      Thanks for playing.

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  11. Julie's Creative LifestyleMay 25, 2017 at 7:34 AM

    What a neat place to visit. Thanks for sharing at C&C with J&J!

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  12. DebraJuly 8, 2017 at 4:47 PM

    Very interesting. I have never been that far West.

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    1. Agent 54July 8, 2017 at 5:45 PM

      It's lots of fun to watch the old west shows they put on for charity and to mingle with the donkeys.

      Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  13. UnknownJuly 8, 2017 at 6:02 PM

    I live in AZ off of RT 66 I have been to Oatmen a lot, you get to watch all the asses walk around town with the people

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    1. Agent 54July 8, 2017 at 6:25 PM

      Yes, you have to be careful, they're powerful animals.

      Thanks for commenting.

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    2. UnknownJuly 10, 2017 at 5:56 PM

      Yes I know, thanks for the advice, but bc of medical problems I can't go any more, but have a great time to all of you that can

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    3. Agent 54July 10, 2017 at 6:07 PM

      Sorry to hear about the medical problems.

      Wishing you the best of health, Agent 54

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  14. UnknownJuly 10, 2017 at 7:29 PM

    Thank you very much, God bless you

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  15. Captain JillAugust 13, 2017 at 5:06 PM

    cool pics! I'd love to take that drive someday.

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    1. Agent 54August 13, 2017 at 5:27 PM

      They have an old west show for charity too.

      Thanks of for commenting.

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  16. Carol @Comfort Spring StationAugust 16, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    I love taking this adventure with you.

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    1. Agent 54August 16, 2017 at 6:53 PM

      Glad you enjoyed it.

      Thanks for commenting.

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  17. Carol ("Mimi")August 17, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    I love places like this where you feel like you've entered a time warp. So glad there are some places like this left in the country. Thank you for linking up at The Blogger’s Pit Stop Link Party. I’m sharing your link on social media.
    Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi

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    1. Agent 54August 17, 2017 at 8:24 PM

      Yes, I love that feeling. It's getting away from all the noise and strife in the world of today.
      We used to go to Crisfield Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay for that same feeling. Thank you for sharing my trip with others.

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  18. XmasDollyFebruary 28, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    Friends of ours just came back from Arizona trip & they loved it and even thinking of moving there and other friends are moving there and they're going to open a bar down there as soon as their house sells. I have friends that already moved down there & love it . I'm just not sure about all that HOT weather all year around & the weird bugs they have out there... like scorpions for one! YUK!

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    1. Agent 54February 28, 2018 at 6:17 PM

      Not hot here now and scorpions are delicious. Thanks for playing.

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  19. Sarah HoweMarch 7, 2018 at 8:14 AM

    Love the pictures. Would love to visit Arizona. We loves visiting the States. Thanks for sharing with #bloggersbest x

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    1. Agent 54March 8, 2018 at 5:12 AM

      Come on out to Arizona. Glad you enjoyed the pictures.

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  20. www.memeandharri.comMarch 26, 2018 at 12:56 PM

    Gosh this looks amazing!! I would love to visit Arizona one day! #fabfriday

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    1. Agent 54March 26, 2018 at 6:48 PM

      We would love to see you. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  21. KathleenMarch 27, 2018 at 11:13 PM

    I love looking at those old rusty relics. Your photo of Route 66 with the rugged mountains in the background is awesome.
    Kathleen
    Blogger's Pit Stop

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    1. Agent 54March 28, 2018 at 6:17 AM

      Glad you enjoyed the pics. Thanks for visiting.

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  22. SuMarch 29, 2018 at 2:34 AM

    This is so cool! Lots of cool treasure found.

    Thank you very much for linking up with us on #FabFridayPost

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    1. Agent 54March 29, 2018 at 7:26 AM

      I love to find treasure. Thanks for playing.

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  23. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comOctober 18, 2018 at 7:39 AM

    I missed an opportunity to see Oatman (I really wanted to see those donkeys!) several years ago. Love your photos! #wow

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    1. Agent 54October 18, 2018 at 7:52 AM

      The Donkeys are funny. They wander right into the stores and the breakfast place. Thanks for visiting.

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  24. riitta kOctober 31, 2019 at 11:10 PM

    Hi Agent 54,

    You show great rusty old items! Also many Finns came to the US during the goldrush. Don't know if they found any, but dreams had to be fulfilled :) Thank you for linking, have a lovely weekend.

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    1. Agent 54December 15, 2019 at 12:20 AM

      Glad you enjoyed the pictures. Thanks for visiting.

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  25. AnonymousNovember 1, 2019 at 5:19 AM

    Hi, Agent54,
    amazing shots of rusty old things.
    The dramatic face of an old car is great! Have a nice day,
    greetings moni

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    1. Agent 54December 15, 2019 at 12:20 AM

      It's fun place to visit. Thanks for playing.

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  26. Tracy AlbieroJuly 14, 2020 at 11:19 AM

    It just looks so hot!!! My husband has family in Arizona. I hope to visit some day. Where you able to crack open the safe? #trafficjamweekend

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    1. Agent 54July 14, 2020 at 7:12 PM

      I did not open the safe. It's been record breaking here. 116 in the shade.

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