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 link to plaque | TOWN OF CALICO Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map The Calico Mining District, which had a peak population of 3,000, produced between $13 and $20 million in silver and $9 million in borate minerals between 1881 and 1907. On April 6, 1881, several claims were located that formed the Silver King, largest mine in the district. Profitable mining of silver in the area ceased in 1896. 4 mi NW of I-15 on Ghost Town Rd, Yermo Note: There is as admission charge. The plaque is in the middle of the main street. Additional info: Calico Ghost Town | |
 link to plaque | HARVEY HOUSE Photoset: Flickr Set | Map: Google Map In 1893 Fred Harvey, founder and operator of the Santa Fe Harvey Houses, took over the operation of all hotel and restaurants on the Santa Fe line, including the one at Barstow (then Waterman Junction) constructed in 1885. In 1908 this Harvey House burned, and in 1910-13 the present Spanish-Moorish structure designed by architect Mary E. J. Coulter was constructed. It is the best surviving example of California's depot-hotels of the turn of the century. Santa Fe Depot, SW corner of First Ave and Riverside Dr, plaque located at Mojave River Museum, 270 E Virginia Way, Barstow Note: Plaque is actually the Santa Fe Depot, on the south side. There is a museum on site. Additional info: Route 66 Museum |