Photograph of the narrow gauge railroad crossing the Animas River near Silverton, high in the rugged San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado. The 90-mile round trip from Durango is made daily in the tourist season.
Only a coat of paint has been added to change the atmosphere of this old bar (the Bent Elbow) famous in the early 1880's as one of Blair Street's liveliest spots. Remnants of its glorious past serve to make this a favorite attraction to Summer visitors.
This real photo postcard is of a horse drawn parade float, with boys playing flutes and drums following behind. The float is advertising "Cliffords' bakery, grocery, tobacco, etc." American flags are present--possibly a 4th of July celebration.
Silverton Colorado in the Switzerland of the Americas. Your first view of Silverton is breathtaking! Nestled in a wee valley between snow capped peaks, the town is surrounded by rugged terrain and forestland. Countless rivers, highland lakes and glacia
An original pioneer setting remains to impress visitors to this old mining town. Here no new building has been done for scores of eyars. Truly this is the remains of the old west.