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Silver Plume, Colorado History
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Silver Plume, Colorado
Gold was first discovered in the Georgetown district in 1859 by two brothers, George and David Griffith. While efforts to exploit the area for gold were short-lived, silver assaying up to 1,000 ounces per ton was discovered in 1864. Mining continued until the decline of silver prices in the 1890's.
Silver Plume Colorado
Silver Plume Colorado Before the Big Fire of 1884
Silver Plume Colorado After Big Fire of 1884
Silver Plume Colorado 1884
Silver Plume Colorado Early 1880s
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Silver Plume ca 1880
Silver Plume Colorado
View of Busy Main Street - Silver Plume Colorado
Main Street - Silver Plume Colorado
Miners Hauling Lumber - Silver Plume Colorado
First School - Silver Plume Colorado
Silver Plume School and School Children 1894
Silver Plume Colorado Schoolhouse
Windsor Hotel - Silver Plume Colorado
New Windsor Hotel - Silver Plume Colorado
Silver Plume Jail
Pack train heading to the Argentine District - Silver Plume
Miner and His Dog
View of Silver Plume and Georgetown
Silver Plume Baseball Team
Wilfley tables at the Nashota Mill - Silver Plume, Colorado
