Empire Mine State Historic Park
Empire Mine State Historic Park, Gold mining historical complex in Grass Valley, US.
The Empire Mine State Historic Park contains 367 miles of underground tunnels and extensive mining facilities from the California gold rush period.
Between 1850 and 1956, miners extracted 5.8 million ounces of gold from this location using advanced techniques brought by workers from Cornwall, England.
The Bourn Cottage exhibits 19th-century English estate architecture and contains period furnishings that reflect the social status of mine owners.
Visitors can access guided tours of the mine yard and cottage from May through October, with extended hours during summer weekends.
A secret room in the visitor center displays a detailed scale model showing the entire network of underground mining tunnels.
Location: Grass Valley
Inception: 1975
Phone: +15302738522
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=499
GPS coordinates: 39.20360,-121.04300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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