And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: T.J. Owenby of “the Breen country” made his way across “the high waves of mud” that were abundant in that area to make a visit to Durango. 75 years ago: Moto...

And the West is History

March 14 100 years ago: The pupils of the Whittier school were “very active in the service of their country and have shown their patriotism by investing $125.25 in war stamps.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: H.C. Haffner of Fort Lewis Mesa was in Durango to gather supplies and bring them back home. 75 years ago: “Animas Valley Grangers” attended “a splendid meeti...

And the West is History

100 years ago: James R. Pitcher Jr., “mining and railroad man of Silverton,” was in Durango while he waited for the track to reopen for regular traffic following an avalanche that closed...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Charles Hall “of the New Windsor” departed from Del Norte for Durango to look after duties “in connection with the position of secretary of the Commercial organization in ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: While hauling wood, Durangoan Jack Akers “met with a peculiar accident that might easily have proved fatal.” He was “riding on the hounds of the wagon” when one of the rea...

And the West is History

100 years ago: The “old-fashioned hoe cake,” which is cooked on the top of the stove and served with buttermilk, was described as “a delicious lunch” by The Durango Democrat. ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: The San Juan railroad movement took a big step forward “upon receipt of a favorable letter from Frank Wiggins, secretary of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, one of the...

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Durango Pressed Brick Co. residence and office building, at the yard on the Lightner Creek, were to be painted and beautified. 75 years ago: The meeting ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The people of the San Juan Basin” would be “interested in several illuminating letters,” that would be published in The Ignacio Chieftain. 75 years ago: Mr....

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mr. Jerry Griggs had tired of his friends and “delights of the shining mahogany” after acquiring his ranch home, located down Long Hollow on the lower La Plata. ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: Anna Fredlund was listed as a visitor in Durango. She was in the city to transact business deals. 75 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bodo, local contributors ...
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