Join us as we venture 3800 feet into the long-abandoned Historic Mystery Pride Gold Mine Complex near Monte Cristo, WA—one of the most intriguing, abandoned mining sites in the Pacific Northwest! Watch as we discover a rare patented mine tramway system. But wait did we discover an underground lunchroom dating to the 1890’s?
This mine was once the center of a gold and silver mining boom town. Today, the remnants of its unique Bleichert patented tramway system—designed to transport ore efficiently—remain, alongside stunning mineralized tunnels, rusting equipment, and a forgotten underground space where miners took shelter and rested. offering a rare glimpse into the ingenuity and daily life of the miners who once worked these tunnels.
🔎 What You’ll See in This Video:
✔️ An underground lunchroom from the 1890’s?
✔️ A rare, 1890's Bleichert patented mine tramway system—a unique piece of mining history
✔️ Incredible mine mineralized stalagmites and stalactites formations
✔️ The most ore chutes we have ever encountered
✔️ Stunning views of Monte Cristo’s rugged landscape
✔️ Ore Mineral Samples
Be sure to check out our other Monte Cristo Mine Exploration Videos
Danger! Exploring A 1900's Abandoned Historic Monte Cristo Gold Mine
https://youtu.be/v5RId9XNqI8
Monte Cristo Washington Gold - Exploring a Historic 130 Year old Abandoned Gold Mine
https://youtu.be/zUccQWT-vn4
Monte Cristo was the first live mining camp on the west slopes of the Cascade Range. There were 13 mines and 40 claims by 1891. By 1893 there were 211 mining claims. The boom required money from the eastern United States to continue to grow. In 1891 John D. Rockefeller became interested in Monte Cristo. His syndicate, Colby and Hoyt, took over the primary mines, including the Pride and Mystery mines. The Willman's brothers were paid $470,000. Rockefeller's companies acquired a controlling two-thirds interest in the best properties. Frederick Trump, grandfather of former U.S. President Donald Trump, was also active in the town; he operated a boom-town hotel and alleged brothel.
Many ghost towns, mines and other forgotten historic sites in Washington State have already disappeared from history and many more are being lost each year to the ravages of time, wildfire, vandalism, and intentional closure. In addition to our many years of photographic documentation of these important historic sites we are now attempting to video document as many sites as we can so there is a lasting record of these places for future generations.
We hope you enjoy what we do and will join us on our adventures through a bygone era of Washingtons rich history. Not only do we love the history we explore and document, but we truly enjoy sharing these sites and experiences with our followers and viewers.
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