As Prohibition took effect, Drawbridge became a popular destination for tourists seeking unregulated booze, prostitution, and gambling. During that era, Drawbridge hosted 80-90 homes and its population grew to 600 people on the weekends.
But of course (being a mining town), Drawbridge slowly became unlivable, collecting years upon years of raw sewage and industrial waste from the growing and more powerful establishment towns of Fremont and San Jose.
By 1963, only five residents remained in Drawbridge, leading to media descriptions of the area as a ghost town.
// People are no longer allowed to set foot on Drawbridge land, as it is now a protected wildlife preserve and visitors can be cited for trespassing. But apparently, you can park at the nearest McDonald’s and then hop the fence. Though if you haven’t, check out the two videos below of Drawbridge, they’re both quite spooky.
title: “The Last Remaining Bay Area Ghost Town Is Closer Than You Think” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-11” author: “Laura Guy”
As Prohibition took effect, Drawbridge became a popular destination for tourists seeking unregulated booze, prostitution, and gambling. During that era, Drawbridge hosted 80-90 homes and its population grew to 600 people on the weekends.
But of course (being a mining town), Drawbridge slowly became unlivable, collecting years upon years of raw sewage and industrial waste from the growing and more powerful establishment towns of Fremont and San Jose.
By 1963, only five residents remained in Drawbridge, leading to media descriptions of the area as a ghost town.
// People are no longer allowed to set foot on Drawbridge land, as it is now a protected wildlife preserve and visitors can be cited for trespassing. But apparently, you can park at the nearest McDonald’s and then hop the fence. Though if you haven’t, check out the two videos below of Drawbridge, they’re both quite spooky.
