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Tom Doran (on left) of Eagle, Colorado, and Chuck Shaw of Minturn, Colorado, with pack horses at Holy Cross City. Six buildings and the remains of other structures are visible in the background.
"By 1881, Holy Cross City was, itself, a reality. In a meadow, 11,407 feet above sea level, were "'two rows of houses facing each other with other buildings wherever a level spot could be found.' ...Between 1881 and 1883, Holy Cross City could boast...
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On the left is the cabin at Holy Cross City, used by Don Knight. Two burros are visible. On the right, Don Knight is preparing soil for panning.
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A cabin standing at the abandoned town of Holy Cross City, Colorado, taken in August 2001.
