The remains of the quarters that housed workers who made their living smelting copper in Swansea, Arizona, circa 1895. Each year the ghost town dimishes from natural and man-made decay; it is located about 40 miles east of Parker, Arizona, which is on the Colorado River. Swansea was a metropolis in the late 1800s, complete with electric lights, telegraph and an automobile dealership. The town's demise was caused by the declining price of copper; by 1910, it was a ghost town. It was a long, hot trek by Jeep to see this crumpling wonder, but well worth it.

[pickles]

Only one image. You told an interesting story,...Do you have any more pics?
Cheers, Pickles.

[JillyMc]

Thanks for asking...I dug out a couple more shots of Swansea, although the first one is my favorite. The town had an interesting history; it grew fast, burned bright, burnt out quickly, and almost nothing's left. You can imagine ghosts might about when you're out there in stillness among the ruins.

[pickles]

Thanks for that, & a bit more history.
There's great atmosphere in deserted historical buildings....anywhere....IMHO.
Thanks, Pickles.

[daacon]

Nice story it's too bad they could not hang on , copper is up there again.