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Forsyth Park Fountain
The fountain in Forsyth Park in Savannah Georgia was built in 1858. There are identical fountains in Cuzco, Peru; Madison, Indiana; and Poughkeepsie, NY – identical because they were purchased from a New York City catalogue for $3,000 each. Forsyth Park’s fountain has survived the Civil War, vandalism, and severe weather in it’s 158-year history. … Continue reading
Lotta Crabtree Fountain
The Lotta Crabtree Fountain was a gift to the people of San Francisco in 1875 as a sign of Lotta’s love for the city that so admired her as a vaudevillian during the Gold Rush. She went on to become one of the highest paid female performers of her time. The fountain is the oldest … Continue reading
Telluride High School
Telluride concludes with the remaining historically significant buildings in town. The first is the high school built in 1896. Because the power plant was nearby, the high school had the first electric school kitchen in the world. The school is seen here in a 1910 photo.(Click to enlarge)
Sheridan Opera House
The Sheridan Opera House was built in 1913 and seated 200 people in chairs that slid under the stage for dances. It was the place to be when motion pictures were invented. The photo is from 1940.
Miner’s Union Hospital
This hospital was built in 1902 but closed after only two years due to labor strikes at the mines. It was later a post office then a laundromat, dormitory, and radio station. The photo is from 1903.
Telluride Transfer
Telluride Transfer was built in 1899 and served as a livery for the miners. They would ride uphill to the mines, get off, and send the mules back downhill to the building.The roof collapsed in 1979. Efforts are now underway to convert it to a community center and art exhibitions.
Telluride Band
And, finally, at the extreme east end of Telluride lies Bridal Veil Park with its majestic views of the mountain peaks and mining areas. This was the setting for the Telluride Band in this 1886 photo.
Residence
This residence is the finest example of Queen Anne architecture in Telluride. It was built in 1893 and looks much the same as it did back then.
San Miguel County Courthouse
The iconic courthouse on Colorado Blvd. was built in 1897 and is still in use today. The first photo dates to 1910.
Mule Train
It was not uncommon to see lengthy mule trains in downtown Telluride while the mines were florishing. Here they are crossing Colorado Blvd. in 1909 (click to enlarge).