Gold Trails and Ghost Towns - Princeton

Princeton (#612): Gold plays a large role in the history of Princeton, once known as Vermillion Forks. Bill Barlee recalls stories of gold at the end of Main Street, and in the basement of the local hospital.

[@DUDE72341]

stories, and this guy tells em like no other!

[@durwinpocha2488]

"I have the best bank in the whole world. A gravel bank and I draw gold from it when ever I wish." Said when men and women were golden.

[@johnmclaren7059]

I never get bored watching these old videos! By the way Colin my father had a collection of magazines by mr. Barlee and after my dads passing they disappeared, are there any re copies of his magazines ? And where could I obtain them ? I believe the original price of one was $2.95 +.5cents tax! This is going back to the 70’s I believe! Thanks Colin keep those shows coming 👍

[@BOMBOVA]

My teacher, been on his claims he talked about here, seen them palm size and still there , under huge boulders, and overburden. if you work hard 5 grams a ton, of placer work or 7 g in a cubic yard.

[@scooter2049]

"Ill just keep it" hahahahahaha, backfire lol

[@smallmindzbigthought]

hey colin thanxz for the vids.. quick question.. do you know the episode that speaks of a barge of gold ore that was tipped??

[@colinm556]

not sure, might be in one of the sternwheelers episodes

[@BOMBOVA]

that is near Silverton rail car / cars, went into the lake, " true story " could be more than 500 oz a ton, 20 tons in a car.

[@danielbasso586]

This happened in Anyox....do a search, this story is around.

[@jeffdevine6387]

i as well luv my river bank, it always pays out :)