It is laid out nice so it covers all of the aspects of leadville and lake county. As one of the largest mining operations in the region during the twentieth. Used coal from camerton a brief history of mining in the village from 1780 to 1950 neil macmillen, sb, 47pp, publisher. Our high country can be a terrifying place even with. Over 120 lawyers made leadville their home, while almost half that number of doctors attempted to correct, medically, the effects of alcohol, altitude, cold, and 120 lawyers. Colorado stock certificates page 4 old west history store. The colorado gold rush, also known as the pikes peak gold rush, occurred in the late 1850s. I just picked up a handful of these historic colorado mining silver coins that have a variety of themes. Railroad books, colorado, rare books, western americana. Many of those travelling west to california would have had their first experiences in the mines of colorado. High atop the continental divide, the climax mine opened during world war i to meet military needs for molybdenum and became the most successful american company of the great.
Leadville went from nothing to one of the largest communities in colorado when its mines were in its heyday. Leadville, a victorianera mining town, was once home to 30,000 residents. Hollister presents an expansive history and summary of the area and those who came to mine it. Colorados rich mining history is documented in archival, photographic, and artifact sources. The 18th annual conference of the mining history association was held in leadville, colorado, june 710, 2007. This reprinted circular of the catalpa mining company offers insight into one of the most important mines in the leadville mining district during the early 1880s the famous catalpa mine.
It is located in an isolated place at a 10,000 foot altitude at the source of the arkansas river. The stagecoach robbery mystery in 1879, when the silver boom was at its peak, loads of the precious metal were being shipped from leadville to buena vista via stagecoach. Guide to the colorado ghost towns and mining camps. From its earliest gold strikes to the establishment of its national forests, leadville has played a major role. Colorado mining stories is a collection of tales depicting the hazards, heroics and. From the first miners who discovered gold in california gulch in 1860 to the silver kings who followed like horace tabor and j.
Colorado mining history in 1849 and 1850, several parties of gold seekers bound for the california gold rush panned small amounts of gold from various streams in the south platte river valley at the foot of the rocky mountains in then western kansas territory, now northeast colorado. Book is in its original tan cloth binding with map printed on front cover. Colorado mining history in 1849 and 1850, several parties of gold seekers bound for the california gold rush panned small amounts of gold from various streams in the south platte river valley. Using historical photographs, this book tells the story of mining in. Mining history in colorado a couple with ties to the mining industry built a conversation piece outside their home. Books about mining page 3 here is an alphabetical list of books about mining, prospecting, mines, miners, mining history, economic minerals, mining engineering, and some geological, geotechnical, and petroleum engineering, compiled by a science librarian, that are currently available. Colorado s magic city overall is a well written and informative book. The ideal mine and the new ideal mine was just north of the original ideal mine. Includes first and last name, county, name of mine, date of accident, and type of accident. Colorado mining camps, ghost towns, boomtowns, mines. But if you want to get more actively involved in colorados gold and silver mining history, you have a few fun options. Until 1881, agriculture in southwestern colorado was confined to limited areas, being basically nothing more than a service industry for mining camps and developing towns.
Mining played a major role in the development of the boulder area, and settlers first came to the city as part of the colorado gold rush. Reviews of books related to australasian mining history and viagra sale prices heritage are added by members. One that i really enjoyed was heartbroke bay by lynn durso, which is about the klondike. Finally, lets toast louis lamour, who wrote over 100 novels and 200 short stories.
Colorado has many perks, from its beautiful scenery and topnotch ski resorts to the relatively low cost of living. The lake county public library is probably the best single source for indepth information. Search our online library catalog for subject headings mines or mining for records of books, manuscript collections, maps, and serial titles. Correspondence, diaries, memoires, interviews, account books, inventories, and other original documents. Golden is a unique community featuring easy access to denver to the east, and the mountains to the west, while maintaining its own identity as a closeknit community with historic roots. Many of those travelling west to california would have had their first experiences in the mines. Read the introduction andor preface, or look at the bibliographic citations for the individual transcriptions to discover where the documents consulted are kept. Smith details colorados mining saga a story that stretches from the beginning of the gold and silver mining rush in the mid. Mining in colorado by dclarchivists a staffcreated list. Book is in its original tan cloth binding with map printed on front. The shenandoahdives mining company was active in the san juan mountains from the 1930s through the 1960s. These attractive documents make unique gifts, and always look nice framed in the home or. The history of a silver mining town, 18791893 by malcolm j.
Colorado s magic city by edward blair humorously sums up the situation. Copper, mined principally at kamloops, princeton, and brittania, and coal are the provinces two largest mineral. Excellent detail on mining in the colorado territory, which specifics on mines and mining companies in gilpin, clear creek, boulder, park, lake, and summit counties. Today, visitors can enjoy a historic tour into the 1,000 foot mine as well as gold panning and family entertainment. This was the associations second conference in leadville which, at its peak. Extensive tours were included of the historic town and mining areas. Used coal from camerton a brief history of mining in the village from 1780 to 1950. Today golden boasts a population of more than 18,000 people and growing. Mines, mining and miners denver public library history.
The resources below are available at the hart research library. Interested in learning more about the colorful history of the city of golden. Many historic mining structures remain throughout the district. Leadville a miners epic mining geology colorado history. Prospector bob womack discovered gold near cripple creek, leading to another gold rush to colorado. It was the home to gold and silver mine investors, like winfield scott stratton and william jackson palmer. Dec 10, 2015 mining and energy continue to drive colorados large economies. Indexes of mining accidents occurring in colorado from 1884 to 1981. Kitchens discovered coal in marshall in 1859 and sold the. It is the highest incorporated town in the us at 10,152 feet. Founded in 1877 country boy mine is one of the oldest and most famous mines located in summit county. Brown, the citys history is filled with intriguing stories. This book proudly celebrates colorados 150 years of mining.
Smith, colorados foremost historian, particularly in the mining history of the state, produces two great gems. Fox books also sells mining related postcards, videos, stock certificates, michigan and wisconsin minerals and mining antiques. Mining history in coloradowsj house of the day wsj. Special collections library guides colorado school of mines. To learn more, visit the local history chat room or take a walking tour of historic pine grove local history books. This was the associations second conference in leadville which, at its peak, was one of the largest silver camps in the world. This photo shows mining at an open pit or strip mine near antonito.
By the 1950s, coal seams close to the surface were mined by power shovels like the one in this photo. Fox mining books mining history, minerals, geology. The detailed information and photographs represents leadville s history exceptionally. Historical fictionistas recommendations books set in 1860. Colorado mining timeline timeline created by tbower. To learn more, visit the local history chat room or take a walking tour of historic pine grove. Extensive tours were included of the historic town and mining. Mining was far and away the most significant industry in nineteenth and early twentiethcentury colorado and has remained important since that time. The trail of gold and silver university press of colorado. Leadville became home to many skilled professionals.
Mining was the initial engine for economic growth in the 1870s, gold and silver were the products that brought people and money to the region, and agriculture was the oil. I think they came out in the early 90s and right now, i have the 4 in the wildlife series as well as the western themed ones with the stagecoach, locomotive, horses and scales. In its heyday, it saloons, dance halls, and brothels. Here is an alphabetical list of books about mining, prospecting, mines, miners, mining history, economic minerals, mining engineering, and some geological, geotechnical, and petroleum. We also have several mining directories and mining accident indexes. Feb 25, 2012 two books that i can think of that deal with gold mining are calico palace by gwen bristow, which deals with the 1849 california gold rush, and the colour by rose tremain which is set in new zealand.
The cripple creek mining district was one of the worlds greatest gold mining areas until the 1940s. A great history on leadville, starting with the first gold miners, then the silver miners, then the molybdenum miners. But apart from offering a host of benefits to its residents. Colorado mining history is a chronology of precious metal mining e. Colorado mining history is a chronology of precious metal mining fuel extraction building.
The pikes peak gold rush brought unprecedented numbers of people into the region and that in turn led to powerful social, economic, and political changes that brought about the creation of colorado territory in 1861, culminating in the. Ed raines talks about the mining history of boulder, colorado. There was a significant tie between colorado springs and cripple creek, particularly among investors and people who settled in cripple creek. The colorado guide to mountain ghost towns, mining camps, boomtowns, and historic sites. Authentic early colorado gold mining stock certificates for the collector and old west history buff. In 2007, the mining history association annual conference was held at the national mining hall of fame and museum in leadville. Also, history of the first gold rush to the territory, mining and milling processes, development and conditions of the mines. Our goal is to provide collectors, historians, and libraries an opportunity to purchase quality books relating to mining history, minerals, geology and railroads at a fair price. Mining 20th century colorado doing history keeping the past. Today, visitors can enjoy a historic tour into the 1,000 foot mine as well as. Lamour came to colorado in 1926 and found a job in mining for awhile. City of influence by brian levine, a quick history. The uravan mineral belt umb is on the west side of the state, and the colorado mineral. The days and times of these transfers were well guarded, for it was common for bandits to highjack the shipment.
This book can be used for students doing research, ordinary people wanting to know more about leadville and even professors. The economic history of leadville, colorado leadville has been the quintessential mining district. Leadville s 150year history has had a profound effect on shaping colorado s landscape. Historical fictionistas recommendations books set in. Our goal is to provide collectors, historians, and libraries an opportunity to purchase quality books relating to mining history, minerals, geology and. History of leadville and lake county, colorado mining books. These attractive documents make unique gifts, and always look nice framed in the home or office. Jun 04, 2014 indexes of mining accidents occurring in colorado from 1884 to 1981.
The leadville mining district, located in the colorado mineral belt, was the most productive silver mining district in the state of colorado and hosts one of the largest leadzincsilver deposits in the world. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Two books that i can think of that deal with gold mining are calico palace by gwen bristow, which deals with the 1849 california gold rush, and the colour by rose tremain which. Voynick has written more than five hundred articles, many on topics of mining, mining history, western lore, resource development, and applied science. Leading mining historian kerby jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on colorado mining. A social history of mining in japan by kazuo nimura paperback.
Finding primary sources colorado history research for. Mining in colorado, 18592009 a timberline book this is no dry technical history meant solely for mining buffs. Mining played a major role in the development of the boulder area, and settlers first came to the city as part of the colorado. Coal was mined in 50 mines in the area and towns, now annexed to colorado springs, were established to support residents of the coal mining industry. Mining 20th century colorado doing history keeping the.
Coal creek was first settled in the early 1870s just after coal was discovered. Aug 02, 2011 first, more than ninety percent of the book is devoted to the mining of gold and silver which, granted, is what the books title before the colon signifies, though the part of the title after the colon mining in colorado, 18592009 had suggested to me that i might also learn about the mining for coal, uranium, molybdenum, etc. A brief history of gold and silver in colorado sell gold. The denver public librarys digital collections encompass over 12,000 digital images showing various mines, machinery, ore processing facilities, mine interiors, mills, smelters and miners of all types. Sage books, 1960, number 64 of 300 copies, signed by author, hardback, dustjacketed, first limited edition. And in mid2015, colorados economy was growing faster than the nations economy, due in part to its stable natural resources and mining sectors. Find colorado history lesson plans and teaching resources. The town of pine grove has a rich history, dating back to 1886. Colorados magic city by edward blair humorously sums up the situation. The cripple creek mining district was one of the worlds greatest gold. Oro city, an early colorado gold placer mining town located about a mile east of leadville in california gulch, was the location to one of the richest placer gold strikes in colorado. The stagecoach robbery mystery leadville, colorado. The denver public librarys digital collections encompass over 12,000 digital images showing various mines, machinery, ore processing facilities, mine interiors, mills, smelters and miners of. In the mid19th century, colorado springs was a center of mining industry activity.
Leadville colorado mining history mining history association. Mining in colorado douglas county libraries bibliocommons. Photo galleries from these tours are online and are linked from this page. Colorado mining history colorado foundation for agriculture. In the trail of gold and silver, historian duane a. Western mining denver public library western history. Mining, colorado, rare books, western americana, antiquarian. The books are hardcover and the print is medium to small.
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