Gold Rush Collection (page 4)

A gold quartz mill in the 19th century. (print)
7419929 A gold quartz mill in the 19th century. (print) by Justyne, Percy William (1812-83) (after); (add.info.: A gold quartz mill in the 19th century)

No. 7: Eldorado Creek, Prospect Hole, Winter, 1896-1897-1912 (b/w photo)
3671321 No. 7: Eldorado Creek, Prospect Hole, Winter, 1896-1897-1912 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

No. 16: Wm. Douglas Johns, Front St. Dawson, Summer, 1898-1906 (b/w photo)
3671361 No. 16: Wm. Douglas Johns, Front St. Dawson, Summer, 1898-1906 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Canadian Bank of Commerce, Dawson, Y.T. photographer, Hegg & Co. undated (b/w photo)
3671372 Canadian Bank of Commerce, Dawson, Y.T. photographer, Hegg & Co. undated (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A. (1867-1947); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: by Hegg & Co)

Valdez, 1905 (b/w photo)
3671484 Valdez, 1905 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Recto William Douglas Johns papers (VAULT-Ayer-MS-3123)

Canadian Bank of Commerce New Years Party, Dawson, Y.T. photographer, Hegg & Co. undated (b/w photo)
3671375 Canadian Bank of Commerce New Years Party, Dawson, Y.T. photographer, Hegg & Co. undated (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A

Gold Miners Near Beechworth, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Gold Miners Near Beechworth, 1901. Beechworth in the north-east of Victoria, Australia, saw major growth during the gold rush of the mid-1850s. From " Federated Australia"

Star of the East Gold Mine, Ballarat, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Star of the East Gold Mine, Ballarat, 1901. Ballarat on the Yarrowee River in the Central Highlands of Victoria, was transformed during the Victorian gold rush. From " Federated Australia"

Gold Diggers at Work near Beechworth, Victoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Gold Diggers at Work near Beechworth, Victoria, 1901. Beechworth in the north-east of Victoria, Australia, saw major growth during the gold rush of the mid-1850s

USA, California, Lee Vining, Bodie State Historic Park

USA, Alaska, Skagway, historic White Pass Railway

USA, America, Montana, Sunset at Kirkville Ghost Town near Philipsburg

USA, America, Montana, Comet Ghost Town

USA, America, Rockies, Montana, Bannack Ghost Town near Philipsburg

USA, California, Eastern Sierra, Bodie, State Historic Park, ghost town

Vintage Ford Car of Cliff Lane, Jacksonville, Oregon, USA

USA, California, Bodie

Dayton, Nevada, USA. Unknown miner

David Colbreth Broderick of California, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. David C. Broderick of Cal. between 1855 and 1865. [Lawyer and politician. Moved to San Francisco during the California Gold Rush of 1849

Usa, California. A mute swan tends to her cygnets on a California pond

Abandoned ore wagon, Bodie State Historic Park, California

Antique lanterns, Bodie State Historic Park viewed through window, California

Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana (engraving)
2789380 Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana)

Road up the valley toward Ola self-help sawmill co-op, Gem County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Road up the valley toward Ola self-help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho " The Thunder Mountain gold rush went over this road

Gold washing on the banks of the Frazer, illustration from The Romance of Canada (colour litho)
IL283073 Gold washing on the banks of the Frazer, illustration from The Romance of Canada (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

From Euston to Klondike, the Departure of the First Steamer with Gold from Dawson City, 24 June 1898 (litho)
1606668 From Euston to Klondike, the Departure of the First Steamer with Gold from Dawson City, 24 June 1898 (litho) by Begg

From Euston to Klondike, the Result of the Years "Wash-Up", a Sketch in the Bank of British North America
1606641 From Euston to Klondike, the Result of the Years " Wash-Up", a Sketch in the Bank of British North America, Dawson City (litho) by Begg

Saloon interior, Bodie State Historic Park, California

Painting effect on antique lanterns, Bodie State Historic Park viewed through window, California

Abandoned automobile, Bodie State Historic Park viewed through window, California

Abandoned wooden wagon, Bodie State Historic Park, California

Antique typewriter, Bodie State Historic Park, California

Antique lanterns, Bodie State Historic Park viewed through window, California

Cover of an adventure novel: Les Thieves d or, late 19th-early 20th century
6434358 Cover of an adventure novel: Les Thieves d or, late 19th-early 20th century (engraving) by Zier, Edouard Francois (1856-1924); (add.info.: Cover of an adventure novel for youth)

Pub "The Fortune, Company of the Gold Mines of California"
LSE4087281 Pub " The Fortune, Company of the Gold Mines of California" : image depicting two gold diggers working in washing machines

Various activities of a gold mine in California: search for pepites, weighing, buying
JLJ4671895 Various activities of a gold mine in California: search for pepites, weighing, buying, leaving the goods. Engraving of the 19th century

Brazil, river and land rich in golden pepites. 19th century engraving) / Leemage
GIA4775746 Brazil, river and land rich in golden pepites. 19th century engraving) /Leemage by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brazil)

Brazil, gold ore is lava in the Itacolumi Mountains (Minas Gerais). 1820
GIA4775661 Brazil, gold ore is lava in the Itacolumi Mountains (Minas Gerais). 1820 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brazil)

Gold Rush: Gold seekers in California washing gravel in a stream with a sieve
XEE4143529 Gold Rush: Gold seekers in California washing gravel in a stream with a sieve, establishment of Captain Sutter

Miners (gold seekers) french working with the long tom - in "
LSE4104933 Miners (gold seekers) french working with the long tom - in " Tour du monde", 1st sem. 1862 by French School

Topographical sketch of the gold & quicksilver district of California, 1848 (engraving)
4072492 Topographical sketch of the gold & quicksilver district of California, 1848 (engraving) by Ord, Edward Otho Cresap (1818-83); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Gold Diggers (engraving)
3626054 Gold Diggers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Diggers. Illustration for Chatterbox (1868). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

The beginnings of the city of Johannesburg, Transvaal, after the discovery of gold deposits, 1885 (b / w photo)
5229604 The beginnings of the city of Johannesburg, Transvaal, after the discovery of gold deposits, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Punch cartoon: A Regular Gold Dustman (engraving)
6034638 Punch cartoon: A Regular Gold Dustman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Regular Gold Dustman)

Klondike gold miners at work, Yukon, Canada, 1890s (engraving)
5997400 Klondike gold miners at work, Yukon, Canada, 1890s (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Klondike gold miners at work, Yukon, Canada, 1890s)

The New El Dorado in Alaska, on the Way to the Klondyke Goldfields (litho)
1042460 The New El Dorado in Alaska, on the Way to the Klondyke Goldfields (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New El Dorado in Alaska)

On the Road from Klondyke, the Difficulties of Transport (engraving)
1042476 On the Road from Klondyke, the Difficulties of Transport (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road from Klondyke, the Difficulties of Transport)

Gold escort attacked by Bush Rangers, from The History of Australasia by David Blair
619576 Gold escort attacked by Bush Rangers, from The History of Australasia by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879 (engraving) by English School

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The gold rush phenomenon captivated people around the world, from Australian Gold Rush prospectors in the 1850s to Leadville, a Colorado boom town in the 1870s. The allure of striking it rich drew countless individuals to venture into uncharted territories, hoping to uncover precious nuggets and change their lives forever. In California, where dreams were made and shattered alike, lithographs by Currier & Ives immortalized the chaotic scenes of gold mining in 1871. West Coast towns like Jacksonville in Oregon became bustling hubs as fortune seekers flocked to these promising lands. Even Hollywood couldn't resist the charm of this historical event. In Charlie Chaplin's iconic film "The Gold Rush" from 1925, he humorously portrayed a prospector resorting to eating his own shoe out of desperation - a comical representation of the lengths people would go for that elusive treasure. Sutters Mill holds significant importance as it marks the site where California's first gold discovery took place. It was here that James Marshall stood proudly before Sutters Mill in 1850, forever etching his name into history as an influential prospector. Panning for gold became synonymous with this era; hopeful miners meticulously sifted through riverbeds and streams with pans in hand, praying for that glimmering yellow metal to reveal itself. This laborious process symbolized both determination and uncertainty - each stroke bringing them closer or further away from their ultimate goal. A land-rush frenzy gripped America during this time period; crowds anxiously waited for their chance at staking claim on new territory. The promise of untapped riches fueled their anticipation while also highlighting how quickly fortunes could be won or lost within these newly opened frontiers. Contemporary colored engravings depicted California gold miners hard at work during this transformative era. Their perseverance amidst harsh conditions showcased not only their unwavering spirit but also shed light on the immense sacrifices made in pursuit of wealth.