For this writing, Harris has redefined "ghost town" to refer not just to permanently abandoned places but also to those that have declined without necessarily dying. She sheds light on the ways some towns have survived and how some have reinvented themselves, like Madrid and Cerrillos, former mining towns turned artistic and bohemian enclaves.
All the towns in this book are accessible. Many have their own web sites and most have benefited from the efforts of preservation-minded residents and museum curators. Roads have been improved, churches restored, and schools have been transformed into community centers, libraries, or residences. "Ghost Towns Alive" will certainly entice New Mexicans and out-of-state tourists alike to pack a lunch and hit the road. Don't forget to bring walking shoes and your camera!
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For this writing, Harris has redefined "ghost town" to refer not just to permanently abandoned places but also to those that have declined without necessarily dying. She sheds light on the ways some towns have survived and how some have reinvented themselves, like Madrid and Cerrillos, former mining towns turned artistic and bohemian enclaves.
All the towns in this book are accessible. Many have their own web sites and most have benefited from the efforts of preservation-minded residents and museum curators. Roads have been improved, churches restored, and schools have been transformed into community centers, libraries, or residences. "Ghost Towns Alive" will certainly entice New Mexicans and out-of-state tourists alike to pack a lunch and hit the road. Don't forget to bring walking shoes and your camera!
Imprint | University of New Mexico Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2003 |
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First published | October 2003 |
Authors | Linda G. Harris |
Photographers | Pamela Porter |
Dimensions | 260 x 180 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 256 |
Edition | 1st ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8263-2907-3 |
Barcode | 9780826329073 |
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LSN | 0-8263-2907-1 |