Thursday, November 21, 2024

Mathias Ham

Just 3 blocks down from Eagle Park was another historical park so I pulled in here at Mathias Ham Historic Site.


They have a green house.

He made much money selling ham and bacon.

His fortunes ebbed and flowed.




No way am I going in the lead mine. I have had enough exposure to lead working at the nuclear pharmacy where I had to carry radioactive injections in lead pipes.



The oldest one room school house was transported here from some where else. The school houses were also a community gathering place.

 

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