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robertpaulsen
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December 1, 2017
Was this historic place abandoned? Haunted?! - Road Trip Day 8 Episode 19
The shopkeeper told us that the St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Austin, Nevada, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was abandoned for now and that we should go take a look. Neek got quite a scare from what she thought might be a ghost, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise!
November 10, 2017
Austin, Nevada: A Living Ghost Town with an Abandoned Castle - Road Trip Day 8 Episode 18
Our first stop in Austin, Nevada was in front of the Lander County Courthouse built in 1869. This is one of 11 sites in Austin on the National Register of Historic Places including the curious abandoned Stokes Castle built in 1897.
November 3, 2017
Historic 1881 Eureka Opera House in Nevada - Road Trip Day 8 Episode 17
Eureka is nicknamed “The Friendliest Town” on the Loneliest Road in America. With that kind of reputation, how could we not visit? This would also be the 3rd stamp in our Hwy 50 book. Only 5 more to go!Profile Information
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