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Town built in 1898 gold rush, now a virtual ghost town and museum, Coolgardie
Filename: 120-1913.jpg
Size: 5335 x 3929 (3.1MB)
Date: 26th July 2008
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Richard Ashworth/Robert Harding
© Richard Ashworth
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Town built in 1898 gold rush, now a virtual ghost town and museum, Coolgardie
Town built in 1898 gold rush, now a virtual ghost town and museum, Coolgardie, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific
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Media ID 1131190
© Richard Ashworth
Ghost Town Coolgardie Gold Rush
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Coolgardie, a town that was once bustling with life during the gold rush of 1898. Now transformed into a virtual ghost town and museum, this historic place in Western Australia stands as a testament to its golden past. The image showcases the exterior of this unique village, surrounded by vast open spaces and untouched natural beauty. The architecture tells tales of an era long gone, with charming old buildings standing proudly against the test of time. Each structure holds within it stories of hope, dreams, and fortunes sought after. Coolgardie's transformation from a thriving mining settlement to a preserved museum is truly remarkable. It has become an outdoor time capsule where visitors can immerse themselves in history and experience what life was like during the gold rush days. As you wander through these abandoned streets, you can almost hear echoes from the past whispering secrets into your ears. Located in the heart of Pacific Australia, Coolgardie remains one of those hidden travel destinations that offer both adventure and reflection. Its status as a ghost town adds an eerie yet fascinating allure to its charm. Richard Ashworth/Robert Harding's photograph beautifully encapsulates Coolgardie's haunting beauty while paying homage to its rich heritage. It serves as a reminder that even though time may have moved on, there are places like this that continue to captivate our imagination with their stories etched in stone for eternity.
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