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A postcard of the "York Tunnell," located at Leadville. It's possible that the York Tunnel is actually the Yak Tunnel. Several mining buildings are visible, as are some railroad cars. This postcard was published by the Davis Drug Company of Leadville.
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Small pamphlet describing the history of mining in Hinsdale County, Colorado. 87 pages. Includes black and white photographs. Written by Milo Morse and Faye Biesler.
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Details the lineage and ancestral history of the White family. George White was one of the first pioneers to settle and then serve in government in the newly-founded state of Colorado and Eagle Valley area. His sons, Hume and Ben, would follow their father into local government , law, and ranching. The Whites ranched along Brush Creek.
George served in the Civil War and was taken prisoner until the war's end; practiced law, and was also a rancher....
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An academic paper from Western State Colorado University by Connie Herrington 1983.
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A narrative history of Beaver Creek, Colorado, written by Don Simonton. Don and his wife, June, wrote several books on the history of the area and its changing landscape with ski resorts.
Simonton covers the early history of Beaver Creek as an area with ranches to its beginnings as a ski resort in the town of Avon. Early businesses, crops, settlers, and entrepreneurs are discussed in detail and important agreements such as the Ute Reservation...
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Small pamphlet describing the history of mining and life in Creede, Colorado. 48 pages. Includes black and white photographs. Written by Leland Feitz.
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Small pamphlet describing the history of mining and tourism in Lake City, Hinsdale County, Colorado. 36 pages. Includes black and white photographs. Written by Margaret Bates
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Small pamphlet describing the history of mining in Victor, Colorado. 48 pages. Includes black and white photographs. Written by Leland Feitz.
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Three miners stand in a tunnel of a gold mine in the Eagle River Canyon. It's possible this is the California Mine, which was located in the Eagle River Canyon. Their only source of light appears to be the candles they are holding.
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A group of individuals stand next to a building at Holy Cross City. The gentleman seated on the left is holding a pickaxe. It is unknown if these individuals were residents of Holy Cross City or were visiting.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post...
11) Abandoned drift
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"All horizontal or subhorizontal development openings made in a mine have the generic name of drift. These are simply tunnels made in the rock, with a size and shape depending on their use—for example, haulage, ventilation, or exploration." -- Encyclopedia Brittannica
This drift is at the 16 level in the Gilman mine and has been abandoned. Water dripping through the ceiling carries minerals, forming stalagtites and stalagmites.
12) Adjusting valves
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Dick Sayers (left) and John Skinner discussing the adjustments to equipment. A good view of the headlamp attachment to the battery pack carried on one's belt.
13) Adjusting valves
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Dick Sayers (left) and John Skinner adjusting the valves on equipment.
14) Adjusting valves
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Dick Sayers (left) and John Skinner adjusting the valves on equipment.
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Aerial view of Gilman, Colorado, in the 1950s, looking down Rock Creek. The nose of the point was locally known as "Rocky Point," and for many years was the town dump. Rocky Point aims at Fall Creek, giving an idea of the terrain between Belden, in the Eagle River Valley below, and Lake Constantine..
16) Albert Barlow
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Returning to Gilman for a tour on July 26, 1997. Albert Barlow with his daughter, Ann, and two granddaughters.
17) Art Anderson
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Art Anderson in his underground office at the Gilman Mine circa 1958. The large faced clock was typical of clocks found at Gilman.
18) Art Anderson
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Art Anderson in his underground office at the Gilman Mine circa 1958. The large faced clock was typical of clocks found at Gilman.
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Pamphlet describing Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado. 49 pages. Written by Sarah J Pearce and Rosanne Elfin with color and black and white photos.
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An assay office located at Holy Cross City. Assay offices are set up to test the purity of metals.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post office, two general stores, saloon, assay office and hotel, called the Timberline Hotel. There were reportedly...
