Author: Historical Society of Idaho Springs

Publisher:

Published: 2004-10-01

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 9780977173105

Clear Creek County Colorado's premier Mining District comes to life in the fascinating glimpse into the men and women who shaped our community. From George Jack's discovering gold at the confluence of two creeks that became the City of Idaho Springs to merchants and businessmen who made Georgetown the Silver Queen of the Rockies, you'll be drawn back into time with the stories of these interesting people. Learn about Charlie tayler and his aversion to women and his affinity for chipmunck stew, and about the mining characters who called our mountain valley home. Learn about our ghost towns, our organizations, and the people that were so vital in moving our community to where it stands today and enjoy hundreds of incredible photographs!