Gold Fever and the Bechtler Mint

The Bechtler House in Rutherfordton, NC

Clip | 51s

Lynn Padgett, owner of the Bechtler House in Rutherfordton, NC, describes the unique qualities of this structure built in 1838.

Aired: 10/01/12 | Rating: NR

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More Extras

• Using Raw Gold for Bartering

  Clip | 2m 26s

• Transporting Gold from North Carolina to Philadelphia

  Clip | 1m 11s

• Promo: Gold Fever and the Bechtler Mint

  Preview | 1m

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