Title:
Blair Street
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Here the two D & R G Narrow Gouge Trains await the return of their passengers for the trip back to Durango.
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Title:
Prospectors Motel
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
The newest, most modern motel in Silverton, offering six comfortable family units. Herman Dalla, Manager
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Title:
Interior of Bent Elbow, Blair Street
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Only a coat of paint has been added to change the atmosphere of this old bar, famous in the early '80s as one of Blair Street's liveliest spots. Remnants of its glorious past serve to make this a favorite attraction to summer visitors.
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Title:
The Free State Saloon
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Here, Jess Carey, cook and mule-team packer of the old mining days entertains visitors with tales of the old days and his famous dish-stacking technique. The Free State Saloon was notorious as a dance hall and gambling casino of fay Blair Street dating back to over 50 years ago.
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Title:
Gun Fight on Notorious Blair Street
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Badmen hit the dust every noon shortly after the historic Narrow Gauge train arrives from Durango.
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Title:
Main Street
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
An original pioneer setting remains to impress visitors to Silverton. Here no new building has been done for scores of years. Truly here is the feeling of the Old West.
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Title:
Old Blair Street - Gunfight
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
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Title:
Staged Gunfight
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
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Title:
Bent Elbow Dining Room & Bar
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
The Bent Elbow - On famous old Blair Street, Silverton, Colorado. Notorious in the early '80s for its wine, women and song, and still retaining its colorful atmosphere, the Bent Elbow is now providing food, drink and lodging for summer visitors.
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Title:
Blair Street
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
False front buildings silhouetted against giant mountain terrain preserve the memory of Bawdy Blair Street.
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Title:
Train Time
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
The Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge has just arrive on its regular round trip run from Durango and is backed into position for the return trip. On its 53 mile run the narrow gauge passes thru some of the most spectacular and breathtaking scenery in this country and attracts passengers from all over the world, many of whom purchase their tickets many months in advance.
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Title:
Main Street
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
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Title:
Narrow Gauge R.R. Stop at Blair Street
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
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Title:
Wells Fargo - Pony Express
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
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Title:
Silverton in Winter
Silverton Colorado (CO), Real Photo
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Title:
The Grand Imperial Hotel
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
"Built in 1882, and a perfect example of Victorian architecture. The hotel is owned by Don and Dottie Stott, who have turned it into one of the west's finest inns, with superb dining, rooms and Colorado's finest wine list. On the premises are Beauty Shop, Laundromat, Theatre, Sporting Goods Store, Dining Room, Lounge, 2 magnificent back bars and 40 lush rooms, all with private bath, carpeting, and views of the spectacular San Juan mountains
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Title:
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Silverton Colorado (CO), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Engine and Club Car of the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad at the Blair Street Terminal in Silverton, Colorado
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Title:
Bear Mountain
Silverton Colorado (CO), Real Photo
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Title:
Sunset
Silverton Colorado (CO), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
The lights of this little Southwestern Colorado mining town begin to twinkle as the sun drops behind the mountains
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Title:
Green Street Looking North
Silverton Colorado (CO), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM Sep-7
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Title:
Blair Street
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
A reenactment of wild gun play by costumed players on the noon arrival of the Narrow Gauge train from Durango
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Title:
Needle Mts. & the Million Dollar Highway
Silverton Colorado (CO), Real Photo unused
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Title:
The San Juan
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Restaurant - bar - melodrama theater. The home of "The Silver Dollar Players" Colorado's largest melodrama troupe
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Title:
Bent Elbow
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
The Bent Elbow, located in the historic gold and silver mining town of Silverton, takes you back in time to the hectic era when Silverton was brawling and rowdy with its round-the-clock gambling, drinking and dance hall girls. Notorious Blair Street has changed little in appearance over the years and it has become a favorite location for film companies shooting western movies such as "Night Passage" (James Stewart), "Maverick Queen" (Barbara Stanwyck), "Great Day in the Morning" (Virginia Mayo), "Run for Cover" (James Cagney) and "Ticket to Tomahawk" (Dan Daile and Anne Baxter). Spend some time with us in the atmosphere of the past while enjoying lunch during the w hour layover of the scenic Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
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Title:
The Main Street
Silverton Colorado (CO), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
An original pioneer setting remains to impress visitors to Silverton where no new building has been done for scores of years. Truly here is the feeling of the old West. This view is to the north past the Grand Imperial Hotel
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Title:
Business district, Silverton, Colorado
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Business district, Silverton, Colorado, elev. 9302 ft. Silverton lies in a great valley on the upper reaches of the Animas River, center of an historic mining district and terminus of the last narrow gauge passenger service in Colorado
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Title:
The Grand Imperial Hotel
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Originally built in 1882, has since been completely refurbished and modernized. Nearly every room has a tile bath and a telephone. The dining room prides itself on delicious food; and the bar, museum and gift shop are always open to the public. It is luxuriously furnished in a pioneer decor
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Title:
Silverton as Seen From the Million Dollar Highway
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Silverton, in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado, and the Animas River, as seen from the Million Dollar Highway. In this picture, the famous narrow-gauge train, the Silverton, can be seen heading for Durango
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Title:
A Breathtaking View Of This Once Prosperous Mining Town
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome PM 1970 Aug-08
Description:
Series C-100
Over the years more than $500,000,000 in silver, gold, lead and zinc have been taken from its mines. On three sides is the beautiful San Juan National Forest- over two million acres of stately aspen, pine and fir trees. Silverton is the northern terminal of the D. & R. G. Narrow Gauge Railroad.
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Title:
Million Dollar Highway
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Silverton nestles in a high mountain valley at an elevation of 9302 ft. and is surrounded by the San Juan National Forest. The mines of Silverton have produced in excess of 500 million dollars in gold, silver, and other metals.
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Title:
Silverton
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Silverton is one of the nation's richest mineral areas. Over the years, more than $500,000,000 in silver, gold, lead and zinc has been taken from its mines, and it is reliably estimated that an equal amount still remains undiscovered. Because of difficult market conditions, however, the mining industry has suffered considerably. The pride of the West, in fact, is one of the operating mines. But Silverton has other natural wealth. On three sides is beautiful San Juan National Forest - over two million acres of stately aspen, pine and fir trees. In this region it is common to see deer and wild turkeys from the road.
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Title:
View of Silverton
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
One of Colorado's famous old mining towns - a real attraction and a must for all - nothing like it!
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Title:
On the Million Dollar Highway
Silverton Colorado (CO), Real Photo unused
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Title:
View from above the Town
Silverton Colorado (CO), Real Photo unused
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Title:
View down on Silverton
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome PM 1978 May-27
Description:
Altitude 9,302 ft. on US 550, Million Dollar Highway, Colorado Silverton is noted for the mining of gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper, iron and other metals. Several of the surrounding peaks are higher than 13,000 ft. and the region is ideal for hunting and fishing. During tourist season, the famous Narrow Gauge Train comes here and returns to Durango, Colo., south about 40 miles
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Title:
Silverton Colo. from State Highway
Silverton Colorado (CO), Real Photo PM 1953 Jul-28
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Title:
Digging Out the Slide
Silverton Colorado (CO), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Silverton
Silverton Colorado (CO), Chrome unused
Description:
Historic old mining town lying in valley of the animas river on the million dollar highway (U.S. 550)
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