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Calico Ghost Town Restored Amid Desert Ruins Revival
In California's Mojave Desert the Calico ghost town, once a 3500 resident mining hub, is being revived. Walter Knott began the ten year restoration, aiming to rebuild 135 buildings and mines. 35 have been returned so far. Calico's Silver King mine once yielded over 10 million dollars. The town was rebuilt after fires and decline following falling silver prices.
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