Many so-called Boom Towns were created during the Gold Rush and many other times. Hundreds of miners rushed to one place to look for gold, and while they were all there, they build towns to settle in. When the gold was all mined away, the miners left the towns, leaving them as ghost towns.
Ghost towns
In the movie as in real life, it was silver. The economy of Tombstone was based on mining, and a rich silver strike turned it into a boom town. When the silver was played out, Tombstone became a ghost town (complete with ghosts by some accounts).
America
Pony Ghost Town, located in Montana, is a former mining town that was abandoned in the early 20th century after the silver mining boom declined. Today, it serves as a popular historical site, with remnants of buildings and structures that reflect its mining heritage. Visitors can explore the ghost town, which is known for its eerie atmosphere and scenic mountain backdrop, providing a glimpse into life during the mining era. The site attracts history enthusiasts and ghost town explorers alike.
The discovery of gold.
Boom Town was released on 01/01/1940.
By 1906 a boom had developed in copper mining in Ely
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31st febuary 3090.
Boom Town grossed $9,172,000 worldwide.
Large mining companies bought out small miners.
Boom Town grossed $9,172,000 in the domestic market.