Early Bonanza, Pt 5


Photos showing the contrast between the original Bonanza complex (~1912-13) and the later one (1918 --)


The ore bunker has once again changed, the new barrack is in place, and the older one is gone. Up on the hill a small building which probably held transformers is gone. That is because the power no longer went up the ridge, but instead headed underground, then was strung over to the Jumbo by way of the 600 cross-cut and to the Mother Lode via the 800 cross-cut tunnel.  (click either image).

 

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