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Stamp Mill, Bodie, California
This is the stamp mill where the ore from the Bodie gold mine was processed. If you visit Bodie, be sure to take the tour of the mill area. The tour guide assumes the persona of a mining foreman and the tour group becomes a group of job applicants — better yet, the time frame is set in the early 20th century. He warns you fairly that if you are injured on the job, “Well, we'll have to let you go.” So much for workman's comp!

Stamp Mill, Bodie, California

exuberance © Matt Jalbert 2001