Gondola
by Ivete Basso Photography
Title
Gondola
Artist
Ivete Basso Photography
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. It is located immediately to the east of Mammoth Mountain, at an elevation of 7,880 feet (2,400 m).
The Mono people were the first settlers of the Mammoth Lakes area, thousands of years ago. They settled in the valley but traveled by foot to other lands when trading with different tribes.
The European history of Mammoth Lakes started in 1877, when four prospectors staked a claim on Mineral Hill, south of the current town, along Old Mammoth Road. In 1878, the Mammoth Mining Company was organized to mine Mineral Hill, which caused a gold rush. By the end of 1878, 1500 people settled in the mining camp called Mammoth City. By 1880, the company had shut down, and by 1888, the population declined to less than 10 people. By the early 1900s, the town of Mammoth was informally established near Mammoth Creek. The economics of the original town was based on logging and tourism. The first post office at Mammoth Lakes opened in 1923.
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February 18th, 2022
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Comments (14)
Kathryn Jones
A terrific shot, but you would not get me to go in one of those things for love nor money!
Ivete Basso Photography replied:
IIt's wonderful don't be afraid. Enjoy the life. Life is short... Thank you Kathryn for your comment.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic gondola capture and amazing Rocky Mountain view, Ivete! L/F
Ivete Basso Photography replied:
Appreciate your great comment Hanne. Beautiful place in California.