Volume 4: Silverton & Animas Canyon

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. (source)

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Silverton (Colo.)
Mountains in the background overlooking the town.
Silverton (Colo.)
Four photographs of different vistas near Silverton, Colorado. ID number found in postage stamp area
Silverton (Colo.)
A view of s street with cars on it and a mountain in the background .
Silverton (Colo.)
Two trains pulling into town.
Silverton (Colo.)
A view of Silverton, Colorado with a mountain in the background and what appears to be some grave stones in the foreground.
Silverton (Colo.)
Black and white photograph of Silverton, Colorado against the mountain backdrop.
Silverton (Colo.)
Silverton, Colorado by moonlight from the Million Dollar Highway in winter. There are snow covered mountains overlooking the town.
Silverton (Colo.)
Mountains in the background overlooking the town. Street details are visible in this photograph.
Silverton (Colo.)
A train leaving town. There are houses in the distance as the train travels away from them.
Silverton (Colo.)
Print of the town of Silverton set in the middle of the mountains. (The Center has two of this card -- duplicates.)
Silverton (Colo.)
Large mountain range overlooking the town.
Silverton (Colo.)
Large green mountains overlook the town. A tree with yellow leaves frames the photo.

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