The entire town, with about 200 structures, is preserved in a state of "arrested decay", just as it was found in 1962 by California State Parks. The Bodie Foundation is helping to ensure that Bodie is preserved for future generations.
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Bridgeport, CA - The creation of the Bodie (bo' dee) Foundation is announced today by its Board of Directors. The foundation will supplement the ongoing need for funds in support of Bodie, the largest and best preserved ghost town in the west. The Bodie Foundation's Board of Directors is made up of a dedicated group of volunteers who want to help Bodie by preserving the uniqueness and heritage of this once booming California gold mining town. Bodie became a State Historic Park in 1962, a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was designated California's Official Gold Rush Ghost Town by the State Legislature in 2002.
"While Bodie may have helped build the west with it's gold in the 1880's, today, it's our turn to invest in the town for future generations," says Board President, Kent Adams. "The Bodie Foundation seeks the participation and support of anyone who feels as we do, that history is relevant today and worthy of preservation." The entire town, with about 200 structures, is preserved by California State Parks in a "state of arrested decay". Funds are needed to help stabilize structures and preserve artifacts.
The Bodie Foundation's website - www.BodieFoundation.org - includes information on the Foundation, current projects, ways for donors to contribute to specific projects, information on the State Park and even digital postcards to share with friends. The public can also offer their support, and learn more about Bodie by purchasing items from the Foundation's online store. All profits from memberships, donations and online sales ultimately go to support Bodie State Historic Park.
Adams added, "An all-volunteer staff keeps the cost of operation of the non-profit to a minimum, which allows us to provide greater financial support for the preservation of Bodie."
The Bodie Foundation also invites others to join who wish to contribute their time and talents. They can visit the website for more information.
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