Eerie ghost town abandoned since 1983 purchased by mystery buyer for $22.5m

21 May 2023 , 21:24
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Eagle Mountain, a haunting ghost town in California
Eagle Mountain, a haunting ghost town in California's desert, exudes an air of mystery (Image: @DesertUSA/youtube)

A unique and eery ghost town in California's desert has just been purchased by a mysterious buyer for a whopping $22.5million - sparking curiosity about its potential revival.

Eagle Mountain, a once-thriving ghost town that sits among the sand almost exactly as it was when it was abandoned in California's desert, has recently been purchased by a company named Ecology Mountain Holdings.

Little public information is available about the company besides its Cerritos, California, business address.

It is associated with Ecology Transportation Services, a company known for its red big rigs, reports SFGATE.

Eagle Mountain, the enigmatic ghost town nestled in the arid expanses of California's desert, has recently captured attention with its eerie allure.

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Once a bustling town, it now stands as a haunting testament to a forgotten era.

Eerie ghost town abandoned since 1983 purchased by mystery buyer for $22.5mAbandoned structures and dusty remnants create a sense of melancholy and intrigue (@DesertUSA/youtube)

The town used to be a thriving company town for Kaiser Steel but attracted attention due to its untimely end in 1983.

It was once a prosperous community with homes, businesses, and a high school.

The decline of the town began in the 1970s with staffing cuts and eventually led to its closure 40 years ago, in 1983.

Eagle Mountain also had an unusual chapter when a low-security prison opened in the town after Kaiser Steel's departure.

Eerie ghost town abandoned since 1983 purchased by mystery buyer for $22.5mRecently acquired by an unknown buyer, its future remains shrouded in secrecy (@DesertUSA/youtube)

The town's downfall drew attention from outsiders, and former residents still maintain connections through online communities.

Over the years, Eagle Mountain has become a popular filming location and a destination for trespassers.

Now, shrouded in secrecy, an unknown buyer, veiled in obscurity, has acquired this ghostly enclave, sending shivers down the spine of curious onlookers.

Silent streets, abandoned structures, and dusty remnants evoke a sense of mystery and melancholy.

Eerie ghost town abandoned since 1983 purchased by mystery buyer for $22.5mWill this forsaken realm experience a revival or deepen its enigmatic allure? (@DesertUSA/youtube)

Desert Center, a nearby town that shares a road with Eagle Mountain, has also seen a decline but recently had a new buyer with plans to develop a truck stop, gas station, and hotel.

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The buyer's intentions remain unclear, but signs promising rock products and minerals indicate a potential mining venture.

The future of Eagle Mountain remains uncertain, but its history and potential for renewal continue to intrigue.

Vassia Barba

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