How a Miner Made 89 Cents?
The pay varied…as high as $1.50 a ton in 1882, when miners were scarce, to […]
DetailsThe Railroad Barons Raced to Crested Butte?
The immediate goal was Gunnison. The Denver and Rio Grande was cutting a path through […]
DetailsTony, of Tony’s Conoco (now The Museum) Hauled the Freight?
The train arrived, 7 days a week, at 2pm, weather permitting. Tony handled 3 or […]
DetailsThey left a hole in Elk Avenue for the Christmas Tree?
The main town event was the Christmas play at the school. The Fire Department was […]
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