Tom Domek

High up in the rugged black granite of South Dakota, four giant faces gaze out over the landscape. You probably know the amazing faces of Mount Rushmore, but do you know the incredible true story of how they got there? Uncover the fascinating history of this famous American monument and the small, bustling town of Keystone that sits right at the bottom of the mountain. Long before the presidents were carved into the rock, Keystone was a wild and busy mining town filled with people hoping to strike it rich in the gold rush. You will learn how those same hardworking miners eventually used their skills to help a famous sculptor blast and carve the massive faces of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. Packed with amazing vintage photographs that capture the daring workers hanging from ropes high in the air, this book takes you back in time. Discover the boom and bust of the old mining days, and see exactly how one quiet mountain was transformed into a towering symbol of democracy that people travel from all over the world to see.