Empire Mine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:gold
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:California_Gold_Rush
gptkbp:can_be_found_in information about mining history
gptkbp:closed gptkb:1956
gptkbp:discovered_by 1850
gptkbp:established 1850
gptkbp:features gptkb:museum
gptkb:gardens
historic buildings
underground tours
gptkbp:first_appearance mines to use hydraulic mining techniques
gptkbp:founded_in George and William B. Smith
gptkbp:has gptkb:gift_shop
gptkb:visitor_center
picnic areas
nature trails
interpretive exhibits
historic artifacts
gold panning area
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Empire Mine
gptkbp:includes gptkb:river
gptkb:stamps
tailings
mine shafts
gptkbp:is_a_site_of major mining operations
gptkbp:is_displayed_in gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:is_known_for its rich history
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:California_Historical_Landmark_system
gptkbp:is_popular_among tourists
gptkbp:is_significant_for its contribution to local economy
gptkbp:is_visited_by gptkb:historical_figures
gptkbp:location gptkb:Grass_Valley,_California
gptkbp:monitors restored mining equipment
gptkbp:offers gptkb:educational_programs
guided tours
special events
gptkbp:operated_by Empire Mine Company
gptkbp:operates_in over 100 years
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:California_State_Parks
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:California_Department_of_Parks_and_Recreation
gptkbp:produced 5.8 million ounces of gold
gptkbp:significance one of the richest gold mines in California
gptkbp:type gptkb:historical_site
gptkbp:visitors over 100,000 annually
gptkbp:was_reopened_as a state historic park in 1975
gptkbp:was_worked_by thousands of miners
gptkbp:won awards for preservation efforts
gptkbp:would_have_produced more gold if not for regulations
gptkbp:you_can_explore the surrounding landscape.
gptkbp:you_can_learn_about the gold mining process
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nevada_County
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6