Turning An Abandoned Mine Into A Library!! 

The OG crew 👍 plus wade!

Thanks for going to help him! I'm sure it was an amazing experience, good for you!

Thank you all for helping him. What a great experience.

Thank you for helping out!

Thank YOU! That was a project I'll always remember. A big shout out to Dillan, Phil, and the whole crew as well. That was a great time!

Perfectly said.

In the future there is going to be hundreds of people to say “Yes, we’ve visited there. It was a really kewl mining town. We stopped on our trip to Death Valley.” “Was alot of fun!”

@@charlesgotshall3383 i think they will say While we were on our families vacation to Cerro Gordo, we WISHED we would had the time to visit other place! We hear of someplace called DEATH VALLEY but everyone wanted to stay in Cerro Gordo. That's what I think you meant! LOL

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this channel. Brett is so optimistic and lively and I needed that in my life.

It's really grown so much over such a short time. Inspiring

To think there was a time people migrated across the pond in this direction. Amazing times, amazing history.

Never knew Brent was English..his accent is more American❤

God Save The Beams! 🪵🇬🇧

What a great idea!

Am outside reading patio/deck would be a cool add on to the library

Another thing is the room doesnt look like its sealed off from the outside very well. So moisture in the air might ruin the books.

Oh it's perfect! You have a seriously wonderful plan..So classy ❤️. How delighted we are that you chose to save this and share with us. I intend to come see you and do what I can to help... have van...can travel!

@@1927su I was thinking that also!

Mildew and mold

The history here is what makes it the most interesting! I love thinking through that part of each element

Jesus loves you so very much

@@spaceearthandtech3247 I needed to read that. Sometimes I feel like I dont deserve His love. Thank you...

@@MPWEST83 of course! I had a feeling you need to hear that:) God bless you! 🤙🏽

True ... but if he didn't film this stuff he might be up there mostly by himself and would have never gotten the tons of help that he has gotten from the community because of his story telling skills telling the story of Cerro Gordo. His telling the story of Cerro Gordo's past is also telling the story of it's present. I think telling these stories is helping the entire process happen. This channel is an interesting example of the power of story telling.

He is definitely a great storyteller. His enthusiasm is infectious as well.

@@ronpetersen2317 I agree. I would love to go and visit one day or volunteer, because of him I would consider doing something like that. YT does bring us a a lot of unique and personal content over TV, what he has done with his team is great.

Just wanted to say this was such a heartfelt and kind comment. ❤️ Hope he sees it, and if not, we all did. Thank you for being so thoughtful!

@@schwags1969 I would if I could also. But if he ever opts to put a Game Room up there I so got him covered.

I’m from the UK I’m going to send him a book

Also UK. Not sure how much help I'd be given my first thought was to turn the magazine into a smoking/cigar lounge for ironic reasons. And to encourage folks to bring smoking jackets back into fashion. Not sure wearing one with a pair of century-old Levis would be considered appropriate attire for a gentleman though. (On a more sensible note, there's probably a fan here who understands book preservation. Might be handy for any books that are especially rare or noteworthy. Long-term preservation gets pretty complicated to create the right environment.)

So cool.

Agreed! Laurence, Phil, Dillon, and the whole crew! Huge shout out.

@@GhostTownLiving As an English Librarian who works with rare/antiquarian books - some of them over 200 years old - I can give you a few quick tips on how to preserve the books you have. Moisture is the enemy, so make sure there isn’t any water seepage coming in through those rock walls - maybe keep the shelves a little separate from the wall. Moisture in the air is also very bad so a good seal on the door is needed. Keep away from Direct sunlight as it fades the ink and makes the pages brittle. Avoid a space with temp fluctuations. Books don’t really care too much about hot or cold (room temp is ideal), but they don’t cope with changing temperatures well as that warps them and makes the pages wrinkled and brittle. Bugs love to munch books - I don’t know what bugs you have in the desert but maybe keep some pest control stuff around be it fly paper or human rat traps or something. Aaaand that’s all I have off the top of my head but feel free to ask me more here or on my insta at moth_hourbookshop ✨

They do exist, you just don't hear about them because not all them are documenting their work.

The Retro Decade Revival Project is gonna help with that.

I am turning a cabin into a healing center. No one will hear about it except my channel later.

1.5 million subscribers, im sure 80% of us would love to go give a hand. Cerro Gordo is the very first virtual ghost town. We all live there and love it, all around the world.

There is a long way to go still, and he is going to need help. the state regulations are clear, he is going to need a reliable water source and electrical and sewage up to code. The town of Keeler is around 10 total, Rain water needs to be collected off ever roof and ground waters slowed down by swales and directed to ponds. 1000 + Plants and trees need to be planted everyday till the hills looked like before mining. This will be back the Springs, the grasses, and Animals. AWG , Mist and Solar water generators could produce 500,000-2 million liters of drinkable water every day. Update the pump on the 700 level increase the pipe size and apply heat tape to the pipes stop it from freezing and run thru heavy metal filter and UV would make it potable, but with only 1.2 gallons a hours the current setup is useless. I am going out in a few weeks and staying planting and digging swales until he throws me out.

Second to that. Much thanks to Brent and his whole team behind the scenes. I get excited every time I see a new video

It was a "blast", I suggest everyone able should take part in future projects!

sounds like the place needs a new brothel

@@dacamn555 Ohhh I want to come over there. I'd cook for everyone 👍🙋‍♀️.

@@jasonbailey1951 Yeah...better than the junk on TV for sure.👍

there need to be a picture of his and the others in the library so anyone visiting will know.

Repent to Jesus Christ “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ J

I hope so! Hopefully many many people are able to come here over the next hundred years or so.

@@GhostTownLiving what is ur favourite story from the ghost town cere Gordon sorry I’m I forgot what ur name was lol

@@GhostTownLiving My husband and I are going to be there maybe tomorrow or Saturday.

Thank you! I appreciate that.

A big hug back to you from the USA!

I’m from the Uk to. Love this channel 🇬🇧🫶🏻

Agreed! Major props to everyone who made this dream possible. It was an adventure I'll always remember.

What a heartfelt post. So real and truthful. Thank you for sharing. I too believe in the " magic" so to speak, of the town and all the wonders that Brent has shown us. I hope that you do get to go and visit it all in person. I think the sun rise and beautiful sunsets over the mountains will restore your soul.♡ Bless you ♡

@@delovelydeb1 Agreed. Depression? My doctor put me on Prozac. I wouldn't have lived long without it. I cried all day on a Sunday for Jimi Hendrix. Attitude is EVERYTHING.

you are NOT allow, i have been there and yes this channel has helped and sometimes stressed me out because I was REALLY right there 900 feet in a old mine, while sitting on my coach. We are ok, it is the others that worry me.

Lmao

@@delovelydeb1 Thank you for your empathy and kindness. ☺️

He was! Great guy and it definitely wouldn't have happened without him, Phil, Dillon, and everyone else involved.

Rose I am 62, with bad knees and heart issues, I am slow but not dead yet. I am heading there mid June from Texas, I will have extra room. You are never too old.

@@ThomWalbranA1 keep up the good state of mind! We are never to old to have fun and enjoy life! We just got to figure out how and do it!

@@ThomWalbranA1 you might be responding to a 94 year old invalid. Who knows? They may truly never be able to get there. Glad you can make it happen, but try and not undermine their issues as they may be more severe than your own.

❤

@@ThomWalbranA1 I really appreciate the thought, but I am near 80 years old and live in Canada. Also have a few health issues, but thank you!

Thank you so much 🙏 I really appreciate the note

I am retired and have same feeling, Been bored to tears, I am waiting for my retirement to be complete in Jun and I'm already packed and ready to heD THAT WAY with a truck full of supplies.

Thanks! It seemed appropriate!

I like them old dynamite boxes!!

Repent to Jesus Christ “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ M

Thank you! It's a passion project and this community helps keep that passion going. Thanks so much for the comment.

@@GhostTownLivingI would like to send you a book for the library.. Where do I send it to ?

You are a wonderful person i hope you are healthy and happy

Thank you so much! It was one of my favorites as well. Laurence was the best, as were all the others!

@@GhostTownLiving I agree everyone who has helped.

@@GhostTownLiving Would you ever sell wood from the mine? I would love to buy some and make a electric guitar out of it.

It's my favorite

DITTO

Was thinking the same😊

The altitude is high ask a doctor

Ok thanks,that's a good idea 👍

Ok thanks,that's a good idea 👍

Every piece of that shelving is original to the property, even the rusty hardware we mounted it with! So fun!!

Fancy seeing you here Matt. Strange but true: I finished watching your latest video, two minutes before I came over here. I'm sure Brent could use you and some of your monster iron at Cerro Gordo.👍😁

You guys did a great job. Looks great.

Repent to Jesus Christ “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ M

Thank you! I'm a fan of your work! We've got some forgotten machinery over here that I could use some inspiration on getting going again!

I wonder what's in them. Books? Dynamite? Who knows ; )

It's a scammer

@@firemanfireman7228 who is a scammer??

I love tacos and I love books.Post the date that you will be there with your taco truck and I will be there will be there with a donation for the Cerro Gordo Literary society.

Now I'm hungry.

As you can see from Laurence, international volunteers are more than welcome!

We got to leave our marks on the doorframe 👍 check it outcin person

@@dacamn555 Wonderful!!! Good to know! Thank you for your reply!

brent's goal for cerro gordo is to be like a historical get-away from the city(or atleast thats what i think it is); so it will try to attract the tourists especially those headed to death valley. but i think brent does a good job at cherishing the towns history.

Most of the rich wouldn't be caught dead out there. There's nobody there who cares that they are rich. No pool , no shops or stores , not much water and there's hard work to do. A lot of them wouldn't want to drive the 7 miles to get to the town. I would think Cerro Gordo is pretty safe.

Cerro Gordo is very alive, look at all of us subscribers. Im sure this adventure is far from being over.

I always want it to be open to everyone. I hope you're able to come check it out sometime!

I've been working on this! I'll figure out a way to get it online and published. Thank you!

@@GhostTownLiving Google Docs may be a good option