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And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Several prominent mining men now in the city from the La Platas, look for a great revival in the industry during the coming season. Plans for the building of a custom mill, a...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “‘Bud’ Weaver, a barber formerly well known to the bunch at Silverton and more recently from Pueblo, came in with Mrs. Weaver last night to locate permanently in this city. He...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “After Jan. 1, 1916, the only ways in which intoxicating liquors may be procured in Colorado are these: for religious and sacramental purposes; for medicinal purposes; and for...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “‘Shorty’ Franklin of the Peters Paper company, is in town on one of his regular trips.” 75 years ago: “Durango’s first Cub Scout pack was organized with the Presby...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Owing to a change in the plans of the Durango Film Production Co. the studio is not to be built at Trimble Springs after all but right here in town. This comes somewhat as a ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mr. and Mrs. AH Hudson, of Silverton, are spending a two-weeks vacation at the Trimble Hot Springs.” 75 years ago: “Members of the DeMolay Mothers’ Club were delig...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Louis Olbert of Thompson’s Park, who was in town to pay his taxes, says there is more snow in the park then they have had for years – 5 feet at the lowest estimate, while Liz...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Bob Gillispie, the military expert of the Kline district, was in town with his whiskers to get supplies and visit sociable friends.” 75 years ago: “One of two inev...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Joe Johnsen, the Florida Mesa ranchman, was in town. He says he is going to quit his job and go to South Dakota, where he has a ranch with only his sister on it. He is afraid...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Operator Whitfield of the local Western Union office is back from Dolores, where for a few days he handled the Indian ‘war’ news, until relieved by a man from the Denver offi...

And the West is History

100 years ago: BAYFIELD – “S.B. Edwards is moving the house formerly occupied by Pierson and Wilmer. It will be quite an addition to South Street.” 75 years ago: “A record crowd w...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Miss Florence Beatty, who recently resigned as a teacher in Durango schools, left for Seattle, accompanied by her cousin, Miss Lola Folsom. Miss Beatty goes to marry the Rev....
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