Waste In A Way - Watercolor
by Peggy Kahan
Title
Waste In A Way - Watercolor
Artist
Peggy Kahan
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
Description
This image is an outhouse in the old mining town of Bodie, California. Designated as a state historic park in 1962, Bodie is now maintained in a state of "arrested decay." Gold was discovered in the area in 1869 and by 1879, the town had a population of about 10, 000, a few churches and 65 saloons. By 1920, the population had dwindled to about 700 people, mostly families who had decided to remain in the area rather than move on to more prosperous strikes. 1915 saw Bodie labled as a "ghost town", even though a few permanent residents still remained. One of the last residents was also a caretaker, hired in 1943 by the owner of the land upon which the town was situated, to protect the buildings from vandalism. Bodie has been named California's official state gold rush ghost town and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961. Only about 5 percent of the buildings it contained during its 1880s heyday still remain standing and interiors remain as they were left and stocked with goods. This image was treated with a watercolor technique to enhance the mood. The original photo is also listed here.
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September 18th, 2015
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