Silverton, Colorado, is a National Historic Landmark nestled in the high San Juan mountains. According to the Town of Silverton, it became a center for the many regional silver and gold mining camps in 1874. The town has a rowdy “Old West” past that its residents are happy to say hasn’t entirely left. Silverton is found along the San Juan Skyway, which includes the “Million Dollar Highway,” supposedly one of the most dangerous roads in the U.S. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway travels to Durango except in the winter when the risk of avalanches is too great. At an elevation of 9,318 feet, tourists visit Silverton for year-round outdoor activities and to experience a bit of an old mining town.
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Mountains and trees overlooking the town. A large shadow covers the trees and part of the ground.
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Mountains in the background, overlooking the town. A train is leaving town.
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Panorama of Silverton, Colorado. Elevation 9302 ft. This is a famed old mining town near the origin of the Animas River high up in the San Juan Mountains.
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A street with cars parked along side it and a mountain in the background.
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Shows portion of the street. Several shops with cars parked in front of them.
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Photo of a cemetery in the foreground, Silverton can be seen in the distance. A large mountain overlooks the town.
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Main street of the town. Several buildings line the road as cars drive past.
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Long distance, scenic view of Silverton with mountain background. Message: "Hello, How is mine auntie? love from Dotty." Postmarked New York, NY, January 14, 1909. Addressed to Miss Kate Neumann (?), 33 Coddington Avenue, Plainfield, N.J. One cent Ben Franklin stamp.
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