Colorado
Leadville, Colorado street scene ca. 1879
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This iconic western mining scene has been repaired by Western Mining History. Depicted is a street scene at Leadville, Colorado circa 1879.
High bridge on the Ouray Stage Line
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This iconic ca. 1890s photo shows an elaborate log-cribbed bridge built over a deep gulch on the Ouray Stage Line between the mining towns of Ouray and Silverton in southwest Colorado. This was originally known as the "Otto Mears Toll Road" after the man who built the road - which for years was thought to be impossible.
High bridge on the Ouray Stage Line (colorized)
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This colorized version of the iconic ca. 1890s photo shows an elaborate log-cribbed bridge built over a deep gulch on the Ouray Stage Line between the mining towns of Ouray and Silverton in southwest Colorado. This was originally known as the "Otto Mears Toll Road" after the man who built the road - which for years was thought to be impossible.
Cosmopolitan Saloon and Gambling Hall - Telluride, Colorado
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Depicted is an interior view of the Cosmopolitan Saloon and Gambling Hall at Telluride, Colorado ca. 1910. The wealth of the Telluride district is on display in this very ornate drinking establishment.
Cosmopolitan Saloon and Gambling Hall - Telluride, Colorado (colorized)
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Colorized version of this interior view of the Cosmopolitan Saloon and Gambling Hall at Telluride, Colorado ca. 1910.
Cabin of S. J. Roberts, Cripple-Creek Colorado 1893 (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted is the "Cabin of S.J. Roberts" at Cripple Creek, Colorado in 1893. One miner poses with tools while the other two play musical instruments. Note the illustration of a small bird on the stump, which was apparently drawn on the photo by the photographer. The gold rush at Cripple Creek had just started a year before this photo was taken, and was one of the West's most significant historical events.
Cabin of S. J. Roberts, Cripple Creek Colorado 1893
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Depicted is the "Cabin of S.J. Roberts" at Cripple Creek, Colorado in 1893. One miner poses with tools while the other two play musical instruments. Note the illustration of a small bird on the stump, which was apparently drawn on the photo by the photographer. The gold rush at Cripple Creek had just started a year before this photo was taken, and was one of the West's most significant historical events.
Buena Vista Mine at Altman ca. 1893
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Depicted in this photo are men, likely the mine owners, at the Buena Vista mine at Altman, Colorado circa 1893. Altman was one of the many towns founded in the early 1890s after rich gold discoveries in the Cripple Creek district.
Buena Vista Mine at Altman ca. 1893 (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted in this photo are men, likely the mine owners, at the Buena Vista mine at Altman, Colorado circa 1893. Altman was one of the many towns founded in the early 1890s after rich gold discoveries in the Cripple Creek district.
Virginius Mine 1890
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This iconic 1890 western mining scene has been optimized by Western Mining History. Depicted is the Virginius Mine in southwest Colorado.
Virginius Mine 1890 (colorized)
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This iconic 1890 western mining scene has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted is the Virginius Mine in southwest Colorado.
Miner's Cabin somewhere in Colorado ca. 1890
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This ca. 1890 photo of a crew of Colorado miners and their dog posing in front of a cabin was taken by renowned photographer William Henry Jackson.
Trail in the San Juan Mountains
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This late 1800s photo of a mule navigating a precarious trail in Colorado's San Juan mountain range illustrates the difficult terrain that had to be overcome to open the mining districts of this region.
Miner's Cabin somewhere in Colorado ca. 1890 (colorized)
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This ca. 1890 photo has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted are a crew of Colorado miners and their dog posing in front of a cabin, taken by renowned photographer William Henry Jackson.
Boss Caswell's Monkey Saloon at Granite, Colorado
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This early 1880s photo shows Boss Caswell posing outside his “Monkey Saloon” in Granite, Colorado, where Denver Beer is just 5 cents a glass. A dog demonstrates his support for this local business.
Freighting Outfit at Rico, Colorado 1890 (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted are teams of oxen pulling freight wagons at Rico, Colorado in 1890. Development of the mines at Rico was long-hampered by its remoteness and lack of transportation infrastructure. In 1891, just one year after this photo was taken, the railroad finally arrived at Rico, and the district experienced a new level of prosperity.
Moon Anchor Mine at Cripple Creek, Colorado (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted in this view is the stamp mill of the Moon-Anchor Mining Company, overlooking Cripple Creek ca. 1898.
Gold King Mine - Cripple Creek, Colorado 1892 (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted is the Gold King Mine near Cripple Creek. Colorado in 1892. Of the two men standing behind the wheelbarrow, the man on the right is believed to be Bob Womack, the man credited with the initial discovery of gold in the district.
Leadville, Colorado street scene ca. 1879
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This iconic western mining scene has been repaired by Western Mining History. Depicted is a street scene at Leadville, Colorado circa 1879.
High bridge on the Ouray Stage Line
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This iconic ca. 1890s photo shows an elaborate log-cribbed bridge built over a deep gulch on the Ouray Stage Line between the mining towns of Ouray and Silverton in southwest Colorado. This was originally known as the "Otto Mears Toll Road" after the man who built the road - which for years was thought to be impossible.
High bridge on the Ouray Stage Line (colorized)
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This colorized version of the iconic ca. 1890s photo shows an elaborate log-cribbed bridge built over a deep gulch on the Ouray Stage Line between the mining towns of Ouray and Silverton in southwest Colorado. This was originally known as the "Otto Mears Toll Road" after the man who built the road - which for years was thought to be impossible.
Cosmopolitan Saloon and Gambling Hall - Telluride, Colorado
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Depicted is an interior view of the Cosmopolitan Saloon and Gambling Hall at Telluride, Colorado ca. 1910. The wealth of the Telluride district is on display in this very ornate drinking establishment.
Cosmopolitan Saloon and Gambling Hall - Telluride, Colorado (colorized)
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Colorized version of this interior view of the Cosmopolitan Saloon and Gambling Hall at Telluride, Colorado ca. 1910.
Cabin of S. J. Roberts, Cripple-Creek Colorado 1893 (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted is the "Cabin of S.J. Roberts" at Cripple Creek, Colorado in 1893. One miner poses with tools while the other two play musical instruments. Note the illustration of a small bird on the stump, which was apparently drawn on the photo by the photographer. The gold rush at Cripple Creek had just started a year before this photo was taken, and was one of the West's most significant historical events.
Cabin of S. J. Roberts, Cripple Creek Colorado 1893
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Depicted is the "Cabin of S.J. Roberts" at Cripple Creek, Colorado in 1893. One miner poses with tools while the other two play musical instruments. Note the illustration of a small bird on the stump, which was apparently drawn on the photo by the photographer. The gold rush at Cripple Creek had just started a year before this photo was taken, and was one of the West's most significant historical events.
Buena Vista Mine at Altman ca. 1893
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Depicted in this photo are men, likely the mine owners, at the Buena Vista mine at Altman, Colorado circa 1893. Altman was one of the many towns founded in the early 1890s after rich gold discoveries in the Cripple Creek district.
Buena Vista Mine at Altman ca. 1893 (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted in this photo are men, likely the mine owners, at the Buena Vista mine at Altman, Colorado circa 1893. Altman was one of the many towns founded in the early 1890s after rich gold discoveries in the Cripple Creek district.
Virginius Mine 1890
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This iconic 1890 western mining scene has been optimized by Western Mining History. Depicted is the Virginius Mine in southwest Colorado.
Virginius Mine 1890 (colorized)
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This iconic 1890 western mining scene has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted is the Virginius Mine in southwest Colorado.
Miner's Cabin somewhere in Colorado ca. 1890
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This ca. 1890 photo of a crew of Colorado miners and their dog posing in front of a cabin was taken by renowned photographer William Henry Jackson.
Trail in the San Juan Mountains
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This late 1800s photo of a mule navigating a precarious trail in Colorado's San Juan mountain range illustrates the difficult terrain that had to be overcome to open the mining districts of this region.
Miner's Cabin somewhere in Colorado ca. 1890 (colorized)
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This ca. 1890 photo has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted are a crew of Colorado miners and their dog posing in front of a cabin, taken by renowned photographer William Henry Jackson.
Boss Caswell's Monkey Saloon at Granite, Colorado
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This early 1880s photo shows Boss Caswell posing outside his “Monkey Saloon” in Granite, Colorado, where Denver Beer is just 5 cents a glass. A dog demonstrates his support for this local business.
Freighting Outfit at Rico, Colorado 1890 (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted are teams of oxen pulling freight wagons at Rico, Colorado in 1890. Development of the mines at Rico was long-hampered by its remoteness and lack of transportation infrastructure. In 1891, just one year after this photo was taken, the railroad finally arrived at Rico, and the district experienced a new level of prosperity.
Moon Anchor Mine at Cripple Creek, Colorado (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted in this view is the stamp mill of the Moon-Anchor Mining Company, overlooking Cripple Creek ca. 1898.
Gold King Mine - Cripple Creek, Colorado 1892 (colorized)
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This iconic western mining scene has been colorized by Western Mining History. Depicted is the Gold King Mine near Cripple Creek. Colorado in 1892. Of the two men standing behind the wheelbarrow, the man on the right is believed to be Bob Womack, the man credited with the initial discovery of gold in the district.
