Although most of these towns only saw success for ten years or less, their importance to American history is significant. One such town is the Rhyolite ghost town located in southwestern Nevada.
During the boom years of 1906 to 1908, Rhyolite had electric lights, water mains, telephones, newspapers, a hospital, a school, an opera house, and a stock exchange.
How Prosperous Was Rhyolite During the Boom Years?