In 1923; Kansas governor Johnathan Davis traveled to Hutchinson to dedicate Emerson Careys new rock salt mine whose shaft provided access to an ancient salt bed 650 feet under the earths surface. The Carey Salt Mine; advertised as "the most modern in the world;" served as a companion to Careys already-existing evaporation plants. Miners used the newest technology to blast and crush the mineral into gravel and haul it to the surface to provide rock salt for livestock; industries; and roads. Throughout the 20th century; thousands visited Careys mining operations. Ever since the day Governor Davis presided over the opening ceremony; the Carey Salt Mine has served as a landmark for Hutchinson and helped shape its identity as "the Salt City."
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a keeper.By TammyBook was purchased as a gift but we both read it. This old state hospital is not far from where we live and we have been there many times. This book was very interesting.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Interesting..By Queen BeeMost of the stories about my hometown haunts I have already heard but this book elaborated on all of them giving me new information. There were a few destinaion that I know of that were not mentioned in the book.0 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Haunted PeoriaBy Martha C. SherwoodI truly cant comment on this book as yet because I havent even satarted reading it yet. It dose look very interesting.
