Tucson, Arizona is one of the oldest settlements in the United States, ranking in age next after San Augustine, Florida, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Santa Catalina mountains has been experiencing a gold rush for hundreds of years.
A new book on the "Treasures of the Santa Catalina Mountains" reveals the legends and hidden history of the Catalina Mountains, north of Tucson. Discover how the Spanish, Mexican and American settlers became prospectors and then miners over hundreds of years. Spanish history in Tucson can be traced back to 1649, when a military station was established by the Spaniards to protect the Mission of San Xavier. The area was occupied by Native Americans for over 10,000 years before. Read and download several accounts about Tucson's early pioneer days and Tucson history.
Just below Mt. Lemmon's backside lies one of the great stories of the search for gold in the mountains, the lost city and the lost Iron Door mine.
Today, a quick drive to the Catalinas reveals that hidden treasures still do exist. Explore the historical records that account for that thousands of pounds of gold in quartz that has been extracted from the Catalina mountains. Read about Arizona's Gold Rush.
NEW LOCAL TUCSON BOOKS
"Entertaining Tucson Across the Decades"
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Read about the local Tucson entertainment scene from the 1950s through the early 2000s. Hundreds of pages of musician interviews, original photographs and stories. If you played in a band or went to a nightclub during those years, you'll be familiar with many of these people and places. Published by Entertainment Magazine. Read sample pages Entertaining Tucson Across the Decades. Find your name or photo!
Legends of lost mines, lost cities and a lost mission have been passed down by word of mouth for generations. The Santa Catalina Mountains, north of Tucson, are filled with mysteries and rich history that has been forgotten over time. The most famous legend, the Iron Door Mine, helped launch the early American hunt for gold in the 1850s. Millions of dollars of quartz embedded gold has been extracted from the mountains by early prospectors. Some believe that there are still some lost Spanish treasures buried in the hills. Read more about the legends and history of the Treasures of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
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