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- Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Rollins Pass: It was my "Rocky Mountain High" in the summer of '78. Crossed from East Portal to Winter Park in my '77 VW Rabbit, with a few days camping on a stream below Yankee Doodle lake. It showed me I needed to move out of Peoria Illinois. It's a shame you can no longer make that trip, but it's still in my head. Vance Cathedral City, CA
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
john3andrews@yahoo.com It was long ago, but I lived in the town of Sunset, in fourmile canyon, during the winter of 1971 in what I recall was a train car or long building shaped like that, with a coal stove, outhouse, a nearby creek for water, and kerosine lamps for light. The yellow house in the picture was where the dulcimer maker lived with his family. Apparently, according to a poster on that page, he bought the cabin in 1975, after I was gone. Near my house was another house with some hippies in it. Some other hippies lived up a walking trail nearby. I think the population of the town was 8 at the time. It was about a five mile drive to the nearest pavement, which ended before Wall Street, and I used to go into Boulder to work every day, smelling like coal smoke. Usually tried to "hold it" until I got to town as opposed to using the outhouse in winter.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
I just noticed that Buckskin Joe, which was located near Fairplay, is not included in your list of Colorado ghost towns. The town is long gone, but it was very historic. Horace and Augusta Tabor once owned a store there. Some of the original buildings have been restored, and can be found in the reconstruction of Buckskin Joe near Canon City.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Hi, I just discovered your site. I love it. I grew up in Colorado, although I've lived in South Texas for a number of years. This is a great way for me to keep in touch with my roots and my continued thirst for history. My great grandfather Charles Stewart lived in Black Hawk in the 1880's; he owned some gold mines and claims in the area. I still have his original assay case and a few of his samples. He later settled in the Brighton area where he became the town's first mayor and one of the founders of Kuner Empson Company. Thanks again for your great site, I will visit it often.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
I lived in the old train station house in Sunset from 1993 - 1996. What a magical spot. I hope that the Fourmile fire left Sunset alone. Nice to hear and see the history. We always wondered who used the old cabin....
Sunday, September 05, 2010
I just returned from visiting Russell Gulch. I stayed in the brown barn like house jutting out of the rock hillside. Keith Parker build, and owns this property. I lived there from 1997 to 2006. Nothing has changed.
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Great site and pictures. My wife's great grandparents (Archelus and Kazia Watters) lived in Nevadville and he worked in the mines but not sure which one. They are both buried up on Bald Mountain there above Nevadaville. We were there on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 and sure enjoyed looking around. If anyone has more pictures or information on the above family please respond to grhoward76@gmail.com
Friday, September 03, 2010
Milt larson and John Brown were commissioned to make the "Charlie Russell" centenial saddles...1st they had a shop in Cody, Mt., then moved and took on another maker "Kellem's Saddlery" in Gardiner, mt. Have never heard of any of the saddles being sold, although I did see a finished one. They were given the rights to have the Charlie Russell art rights(pictures) carved on the saddles.
Friday, September 03, 2010
I am doing some research on this area, in preparation of an upcoming vacation. No disrespect meant whatsoever, but I have a certified cadaver dog whose specialty is the historic level, and our primary area of training and interest is in historic level graves. We are considering heading through Sligo and the other unmarked cemetery areas here. If anybody has the need to identify a specific grave of a loved one that you are not sure where they are buried, we MAY be able to help. I would love to hear from anybody who lives currently in that area and could, perhaps, point me in the direction of possible unmarked graves. Thanks. Please contact me directly at bonefinder@comcast.net Bonnie Guzman
Monday, August 30, 2010
Hi all former and current JimTowners! My name is Danny Jeske. I lived in Jamestown from 1951 to 1964. I don't think there is a better place on earth for a kid to grow up than Jamestown. Have many many fond memories of the Merc, TownHall, The church and the people that lived there too. My Father worked in severel of the mines and the mill. He also worked in one of the urainium mines above Jim Creek.Very Cool to hear of Rosie and Charlie Brown...and Jerry Woods.If any of you see this comment feel free to email me at djorsd@msn.com. Would be ecstatic to hear from Ya!! Thanks for creating this site Rocky Hopefully Later Dan Jeske Longmont Colorado
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Nice website. A ton of info! Thanks for the effort. Found a site I was looking for. --Guy http://www.starbuck.org/exploring/
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Traveled this road, saw a bear and an old man hiking. found it scary but interesting met a few cars and trucks had to back an pull over to pass. this stretch of road is not for the faint of heart. if you ever drive it you will never forget it!!!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
I am interested in info on Milt Larson - he was a cousin of my grandmother. I know his father was Charles Larson, but I do not know his mothers name. He passed away about 1965. I would also like to know which house was his, if anyone has any pictures. Thanks, Debbie from North Port, FL. email-dap905@aol.com
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Hi, Happy to find this site. My grandfather was born in Magnolia in 1885. My great-grandfather died in Magnolia in 1885. Would love to know if there is a cemetery there, I have never found any information about it. Can you be of help? I now live in Denver and have been to Magnolia several years ago. Would love to go again and see if I can find any further information. Thanks, Joyce jstalgren@yahoo.com
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Hi, Happy to find this site. My grandfather was born in Magnolia in 1885. My great-grandfather died in Magnolia in 1885. Would love to know if there is a cemetery there, I have never found any information about it. Can you be of help? I now live in Denver and have been to Magnolia several years ago. Would love to go again and see if I can find any further information. Thanks, Joyce
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
I have a sister-in-law that still lives there and a couple bro. that still farm southeast of Roggen. I live in AZ now but still remember Roggen very well does anyone remember when the Burtram's had the restaurant there?Iam one of the Patton girls
Sunday, August 22, 2010
,I grew up in western Co,my family goes back to the late 19th centuryin co.Imoved from grand junction in 1966 due to the economic climate there,but enjoy the stories, photo's and the history of the area.Thanks so much. Kenny Ukiah,Ca
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Hi, I'm 60 & the wife is 52. Every summer we spend a week or two in Breckenridge, from where we make lots of 1 day trips to 4X4 trails across the state in our Toyota Tacoma. We bring the dogs & love everything about our trips (except the trip across Kansas from St. Louis). This year, in late June, we did the Hagerman Pass run from Leadville to Basalt. See you in June 2011 Dave & Pat Collins & pups
Friday, August 20, 2010
Ah, love those burgers at the Buffalo Bar in Idaho Springs. Love your site Rocky and the photos people submit. I lived in Colorado for a short period of time in the 70's. Have visited too many times to count. Best state in the Union! Have to dig out some of my photos. Roy from (no mountains-just bluffs) Caseyville, IL
Friday, August 20, 2010
its great to see you made it to Bedrock and Paradox. I have the story of the man that was murdered and decapitated. I'll have to go find it. You were very close to Uravan, even if it is all gone now, but the ghosts of Uravan should last at least the half-life of some radioactive substance.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Beautiful photos!!! I really admire the quality and composition of the pictures of Belmont, Nevada. Congratulations and thanks.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
My husband is a descendent of Conrad R. Haak who homesteaded in the Keota Area 1912 to 1919. The George Andrew Haak buried in the Keota Cemetary was an uncle. Unfortunately George died at age 5 after being kicked by a horse. We visited Keota in July 2010. The historians at the Greeley Museum were very helpful with genealogy of my husband's family and others in Weld County. We definitely recommend the museum to people interested in the history of Weld County.
Monday, August 09, 2010
My name is Linda and I live in Grand Junction, CO. My grandmother was born in Nevadaville in 1893. Her name was Martha (Bessie) Clark. She later married and lived her whole life in Denver. I am so excited to see that the "town" is partly still there. My grandmother's father owned the general store - John Clark. Am looking forward to going to see what I can find.
Sunday, August 08, 2010
I just responded to a posting on the Keota area site about a yearly reunion that is held the first Saturday in August every year at the Briggsdale school. It is a Hart/Speaker Family and Keota School reunion. If anyone else is interested in more information for next years reunion they can contact me Sue Ewing at suekewing@yahoo.com. I am a Hart decendent and we are working on a family tree so more information is always appreciated.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
I'd like to know if anyone has info on the "Bald Mountain trading Post" that is/was there in Nevadaville... went up countelss times looking for the owner..to no avail... Please email me at amandaleet1972@yahoo.com. thanks
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Thanks for the site. 'Explored many of these places in the early 90's while living there when gaming was new and the historical committee still cared. Can't bear to go up now and see what's gone.. Good memories..
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
I was here- Alferd Packer..
Monday, July 26, 2010
Keep up the good work. Thanks, Jerry G Dallas, TX
Friday, July 23, 2010
My wife and I are heading to Bonanza this weekend for the first time. Jim and Bonnie Phillips Lake City, Colorado
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Trying to contact Scott who provided the photo that included Archie Fuller. Archie is my best friend's husband's grandfather. Beth Wilson beth@swilson.com
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Welcome to your Turret home! We are one of those folks with a "For Sale" sign on our lot. Affordable lot in gorgeous Turret. Live in a revived ghost town in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, 12 miles from Salida. Driveway in, flat area for your home; incredible rock outcroppings. Off-grid, cell and Internet reception ok. Year round access. Ski, fish, bike, hike, raft, kayak–close by. This is a nice lot and the owners have priced it aggressively. Now is the time to buy while sellers are very motivated. Please contact me if you might like a place in an authentic Colorado ghost town! Jeanine Jeanine Zeman, Broker First Colorado Land Office Direct: 719-207-3412 Office: 719-539-6682, 800-727-0507 Fax: 719-539-6685 Zeman@FirstColorado.com www.FirstColorado.com
Friday, July 16, 2010
Rocky, enjoyed your site with photogallery and Tales from the past. I've never been to Colorado nor have i family there, but i have great interest in ghost towns and old stories in particular. I'm from Netherland and found it funny to read about a ghost town called Nederland. Couldn't find anything typical though, but might be interesting to visit one day. Don't have a clue about frozen guys as well. Not common here haha. I'll keep an eye on your site for more stories. If you like history and culture i can recommend visiting Europe if you ever have a chance. Myself took a deep dive into the Roman history. Very interesting. There's a documentary made in England about turning points of the ancient Roman empire that's of high quality. Ah i won't rant on. Just compliments on your information. Kind regards, Arjan Kooper justachatter50@hotmail.com
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Back in 86-88, my wife and I had the priviledge of living in the Gates House in Blackhawk. There was a colorful array there at that time and we made many friends, most of which have probably gone on to meet the maker. We loved to eat at the prospector resturant and ramble in the mountains. Gene and Linda were dear friends. They introduced me to a character from the Russell's Gulch area that went by White Buffalo. A strange individual to say the least. I wonder if he could still be alive. Probably not. The Gamblers surely ruined the atmosphere in that area. Thanks for keeping a warm spot in my heart for those places. Wenow reside in south Georgia. Butch McDuffie lighthouse02@windstream.net.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Rocky, your ghost town pictures fit right in with me family genealogy. For instance; I have two families in Caribou on the 1880 Census. Maybe they are known by other people as well. My Great Uncle, John Retallack, was a miner and blacksmith in Caribou and he lived there with his wife Jennie Willis, Daughter Louise, Son John who died in Caribou in 1881 age 4. and son George. The Census for 1880 shows a good many people. James Collins is a relative as well and he was in Caribou with his wife Mary and her sister Alma. James and Mary had a daughter Mary Ann who was two years old. Maybe some one will find the cemetery and little John's grave, Thanks, Velda Stubbings Chico, CA velfred@sbcglobal.net
Sunday, July 11, 2010
My son Aaron and I visited Crystal in July 2010 and found this to be one of the most wonderful experiences we have had in our may years of exploring Colorado. The residents of Crystal are the most friendly and thank you Deb for your hospitality and adopting us both. We will see you in the fall... Thanks again...Dave
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Hey Rocky! Thanks for all the interesting feedback on GILMAN Colorado. Lots of interesting stories from people who lived there. There was an article today in our local paper (The Vail daily) that says that they may be building on the townsite of Gilman soon. A much scaled back plan that doesn't include a golf course, etc. We will see! I would like for them to leave the area alone so I can go back and explore again! The best ghost town I have EVER explored! dsblair@gmail.com
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Hello Mike! I always enjoy your site all the time. Some great pictures and you even updated Teller City, one of my favorite Colorado Ghost Towns! I live in Missouri and have not been to Colorado since 1996, but when I see your pictures, it makes me fall in love with this Great State of wonderful things to see and to enjoy. But it is great to see your pictures over and over. Take Care, Chris Cooper from Independence, MO. An Missourian Ghost towner!
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Hi Rocky Love your website I grew up in Gilman my family was one of the last family's to move It was great place to grow up we played hiding go seek in the abandoned houses there. I went to Red cliff elementry and then to Minturn Middle school. My dad Tony Romero was one of the last miners to work there.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
I live in one of the old houses pictured in Grover, Colorado. We love it here! I am also a member of the historical society here and know (or can easily find out) about a lot of the families that have lived here. Our Depot museum has a lot of information about the many people have lived here. Cheryl Clososky@yahoo.com
Monday, July 05, 2010
I am in a mineral group in Lake George Colorado and we are doing a study of the history of the Alma area to help the historical society. We will present our findings at The Socorro NM Mineral Symposium and in Alma. I would like permission to use info from anyone who has posted on this site about this area and get more info. if you are willing to share it. Please email me at forlorrie_h@yahoo.com Thanks. Lorrie
Sunday, July 04, 2010
my mother Babe Bartlett ran the hotel and bar in Creede for C. V. Henderson back in the 70's and my husband worked for the judge as a mechanic It was still doing somewhat ok when i was there in the 90's and I have a couple of Creede shirts. Shirley Bartlett sbartlett59@yahoo.com
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Sunday July 4,2010 Great site. Brings back great memories. I am from the Guadalupe A. Loera family. Born and raised in Fierro, New Mexico. Left to join the U.S. Army. Our family attended mass at the St. Anthony Church. June 13 is the celebration of St Anthony, the celebrations were simple but at the time the greatest. My family were miners and even I worked in one of the mines at 16 years old (underground). That was my summer job since there were no McDonalds at the time. Thank You for the memories.. Arturo G. Loera Las Vegas, Nevada LLoe7@aol.com
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
How fantastic to find a site about Russell Gulch. I was the Laura who lived with Danny and my son Chris, in the house across from the 'Fort'. OK I was living with a crazy nutcase of a man but despite this I still love my memories of living in the gulch. The experience really changed my life and has given me some pretty good tales to tell in my old age! Like the time we got caught by a heavy snow fall coming back from Denver and someone has to hang out the window sweeping snow off the windshield becuase there were no wipers! We had to leave the car in CC because we couldn't get up the hill and it took us over 2 hours to walk back in deep snow. The thing that was so amazing for me was wildlife. One day in spring we climbed up the mountain through ice and snow pockets to a meadow baked in the warm sunshine. When we emerged from the woods an eagle, not 10 feet away and sitting on a low branch, took flight with such force that the branch broke when it hit the ground. Such power and beauty! I have seen a lot of eagles since then but never so close and it still ranks in my top ten sightings alongside the wild elephant in India and otter cubs playing with their mother in our local river. I live in Scotland now but Russell Gulch still burns bright in my heart. Anyone wanting to get in touch? llaitken@btinternet.com.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
My sister (Beverly)and I (Sheila) both went to the Roggen School back in 1950. Our parent's were Ted and Viola Eckhardt we lived on the Eckhardt farm. Our Uncle Ed Eckhardt lived just around the corner from us. I used to love to go into the bar with my dad and play the punch board. At that time Louie and Glady's Mall owned and ran it. I also loved going to the grocery store and putting peanuts into my bottle of coke, and to read the comic book's. I really enjoyed looking at the pictures. Thanks dazemae09@aol.com
Rocky responds - And my kids think I am crazy when I still put peanuts in my Pepsi....
Sunday, June 27, 2010
That was a wonderful story told about the boy, his father, and a man, and a building. The lessons learned carried on in that boy's life to manhood.
Friday, June 25, 2010
My dad is Paul J Mills (PJ). He was a mining engineer at the mine from 1948-1957 I think. Remember Murphy store, kindergarden teacher mrs cryann(SP), the Gautiers-teachers, bruce and scott nelson and their parents, jack skinner and his son, the mays, wilbur moran, the Liguoris, and others. Had place in beaver creek till a few years ago. Went to Minturn a lot and Leadville where I was born. Went to church at St Patricks in Minturn. Born (in the ols St Vincents)and baptized in leadville. My mom was an RN (Eleanor Mills) and dispensed medicines to the sick at all hours. Closest thing to a doctor in Gilman, I guess. My name is Ken Mills and my brothers were Johnny and Tommy. Anybody remember us, we were always in trouble- innocent fun. am at tnrainmaker@aol.com
Sunday, June 13, 2010
I am wife of Greg Calvert and my father in law is Dan Calvert. If you see the Boulder in the park it is dedicated to Dan's parents, Oral and Roger Calvert, from Cal-Wood which is located up the mountain. We live in Pensacola, Florida but enjoy coming back every summer in July. Thank you so much for the pictures and the information. It brings this lovely town to life.
Monday, June 07, 2010
I would love to correspond with those of you that remember the area. I am interested in the buildings trackside to the Rio Grande tracks. If any of you would like to correspond with me, it would be much appreciated. rio_rules54@yahoo.com
Monday, June 07, 2010
how i would love to live in one of these ghost towns. to fine a home would be great at our age.tin cup is also a beautiful town. to go to the old days might not be so bad.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
I wonder which one of my distant reitives started this town. Jeffrey H Cameron, Ft Ogden, FL darts1969@embarqmail.com
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
June 2nd, 2010. We went to see Teller City this past Memorial weekend. Beautiful, peaceful, quiet area. The store clerk in Rand City thought nothing was left to see however there are many remanents of structures still very much present. If you have the time it is a wonderful place. Trish, Michigan.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Really like the "Tales From the Past" You should write a book of these. Ryan- CO
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Just came across your site...thank you! Your time/effort/work is appreciated. I live in Durango and enjoy "ghosttowning" as often as possible. Love heights (would have joined you up to the Old 100 boarding house), if y'all are ever in the area and would like company feel free to contact mountainlullaby on ymail.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Who posted on April 24th about people in Russell Gulch? I'm in touch with Wayne & Jane who lived at Two Brothers (and burned down one of the cabins in a candlemaking accident) - don't know what became of Tim Ferguson. And of course Dan & Nancy from Pewabic who live here in Grand Jct. Bob Weiss, Grand Jct., sundrop@compuserve.com
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Dave * Pat St. Louis, Mo We go this way every year on the way to Mosquito Pass. Last year I couldn't believe they put a dummy (in uniform) in the police car & parked it on the side of the main drag to slow the traffic through town. Nice place to visit. I've been going through this way since 1976. I noticed quite a few changes.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Anyone interested in Keota and especially quilting should read the book "The Quilt That Walked to Golden. Pages 90-95 delves into the lives of the Keota Quilters, great photo's of ladies and stories about the Keota Quilt Retreat. Carolyn Katzoff, Castle Rock Colorado
Friday, April 30, 2010
I grew up here and went to elementary school in Redcliff! Jeremy, az
Friday, April 30, 2010
The house I lived in is in one of these pics!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
This is a great story. How could I have known you for over 34 years and not known about this? Thank you, MM, I appreciate it.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
My grandfather, Jay Church, grew up in Sunshine. His mother died shortly after he was born in Mich. and his father gave him to his aunt to raise him. At about age 6 (1882) his father remarried and wanted him back. His aunt said okay (she was in Ohio) and said she would bring him. Instead she and her husband who by this time had bonded with Jay took off for Colorado and "hid" out in Sunshine and made a life there. Their names were Electra and Jim Dustin and they lived there at least 20 years or more. Jay did not see his father until he was 21. This is where Jay got his start in the freight business that later added stage coaches. He operated from Central City thru Nederland, thru Boulder and finally in Eldora. My mother Maud, Jay's youngest daughter, taught at the school shown in the pictures in the late 1930's. There was a school there before that Jay attended as a boy and was torn down or burned down. I'll try to locate a picture for you to add to site. Sincerely, Ed Hutchinson hutched@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Good story, Mikey. Knowing your dad, I'm certain the next chapter is going to be interesting. Are you really going to make me wait to see what happened????? J
Yes you must wait...- Rocky
Saturday, April 24, 2010
I remember names from early 1973, Dan and Laura lived near the fort. Randi and Jennie living on the high road. Christopher lived on the mountain across from Pewabic. Also people that lived at two brothers mine, Wanye, Jane , tim, Jerry Horner
Friday, April 23, 2010
RE: Hanover. There was no hospital there. The closest hospital in those days (1923) was Santa Rita. However, if the birth certificate says born in Hanover then he was born at home.
Friday, April 16, 2010
My son lives in Buckingham. Roger rogkathy@hotmail.com
Sunday, April 11, 2010
My grandparents lived in Gilman when I was growing up (1960's) My grandfather worked at the mine and later taught 6th grade in Minturn. My grandmother taught 2nd grade in Redcliff, Gilman and Minturn. We used to visit Gilman regularly in the winter. I remember the deep snow and the huge icicles that used to form on the buildings there.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
April 6 2010 Thanks for the nice picture of Martha Kinnish's house in Russell Gulch by the time I was there '69-72 the wrought iron fence was gone.. in those days house was pale green/white trim the pump in the kitchen pumped water from a cistern that collected run-off from the roof she used that water for everything but drinking ;for that she hauled water from elsewhere like the rest of us very few people had drinkable water from their wells Shaeffers were an exception ( though they drank very little water LOL.)...I just know Martha would be so tickled to know that 37 years after her death people who knew her but not each other would be singing her praises over something called the internet.. I know there are so many people still out there with Russell Gulch stories and I always check it to see who has stumbled upon it lately thanks again Mike for your wonderful site Les Cordoza Stockton Calif
My dad and his brother grew up in Russell Gulch. I live in California and almost every summer we would go back for a big reunion. My dad's name was Charles Barnabe, his family came over here from northern Italy. I was told they changed the spelling of their last name. My grandmother, Octavia Augusta, was sent to Los Angeles when she found out she had TB and died there at the age of 35. My dad's father, Fred Barnabe was a coal miner and died of black lung in my father's arms when he was a young man. My sister and I love visiting Russell Gulch. My dad had many stories to tell. He died back in 1969, but I still recall how much he loved going home to visit.
Friday, April 02, 2010
Great material, thanks for sharing.
Friday, April 02, 2010
Thanks for a great story on the short line. I had planned a trip in July to drive the route, sorry to hear it is not open due to a tunnel collapse.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
hi i lived in Gilman from 1974 till 1979 two of my children where born in Leadville and stayed there till 1981. i did lose all contact with my kids and there mother from 1979 until Aug 14th 2009.Now I'm back with my kids and was by Gilman and was sad to see it that way, but still have a lot of very good memories of there
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010 What a wonderful site. I am a Colorado native, born to Trentini immigrants (grandparents) who settled in Russel Gulch to mine and raise their family. My mother was the first-born in Denver. A few years back we had a family reunion in a field where my grandparents' house stood; I have a rock from their foundation in my fireplace mantle. My uncle talked about having a 2 room house and bringing the donkey into the house on very cold nights because it was the transportation for my grandfather to get back and forth to the mine. Another uncle's parents owned the saloon in Russel Gulch, but were forced to move when a fire happened and they couldn't afford to rebuild. Lots of history here...If anyone has old pictures of the saloon I would be interested...Thanks! Marlene Brookside1@gmail.com
Monday, March 15, 2010
Hi. I spent quite a few summers in Russel Gulch in the early-mid 60's. My Grandmother and Martha Kinnish were good friends and we frequently stayed in the old school teachers house. Martha also had a cabin in Nederland and little white house on top of a mine shaft in Black Hawk. Never minded using an outhouse until we were in Russel Gulch one fall when winter came early. Martha got an old chamber pot out and left it in my room after that. It really beat 2 in the am, crunching over the snow and trying to stand up in the wind to get to the outhouse,(not easy when you are a skinny little girl). Many of the Teachers' books were still in the house and made for many a sweet hour spent reading and looking at the great pictures. The other pastime was to go out nail hunting and of course rock hounding. Martha and my Grandmother both had a thing about the old rusty nails so common everywhere. They put them in their rose gardens and both ladies had beautiful rose gardens, so it must have worked. I was very sad to hear some years ago, that the house had burned down. It hs a lot of very fond memories for me. Actually every place Martha took us did. She was a delighful person and have always missed her strength, laugh and total fearlessness when it came to dirt roads. Thanks for this site! Tanya from Idaho teasea@frontier.com
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Thanks Mike for making all this available. I really love to read all of the updates. Especially enjoy your metal detecting stories. This year I'm going to purchase a metal detector. Still trying to figure out which one to get. I love the idea of going someplace and finding gold! Maybe, even getting out to Colorado in 2010. Jim McDermott jamesmac1957@yahoo.com
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thanks for the neat pictures & history! I've lived in Colorado for 20 years, and worked in Black Hawk for a time, but never got up to Nevadaville prior to yesterday. I just wish I'd had my camera with me. ;) JoAnn, Lakewood, CO
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
I lived in Jamestown from 1951 - 1962 and was thrilled to find this website and pictures. I have many wonderful memories of my childhood there. I attended many Halloween parties, Christmas parties and performed in programs and band concerts in the town hall and we even roller skated there! I became a Christian in the little church and it was used for school when they built the 'new' 3 room school house when I was in second grade! First grade was in a one room schoolhouse with all the children, an 'out - house' and we had a well pump to fill a pail for drinking water! I would build home made paper kites and catch a jet stream to fly them until they were a tiny speck, sending my brother for 'more string!!' Tree houses, sledding on frozen creeks and down the school house hill, not to mention all the natural wild life that was there then! Many bear, mountain lions, bob cats, elk, deer, golden eagles. My father was chief of 'Civil Defense Unit #5' there and he would take the fire truck to a high mountain lake and flood it smooth for fund raiser ice skating parties with gigantic tobaggan and tube runs that came down and flew across the lake! Just a wonderful childhood! Email is rosielong01@hotmail.com if anyone would like to chat! Rosie Long (Rosie Brown when I lived there)
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
As a current resident of Jimtown (the heck with the Post Office designation of "Jamestown") for nearly 30 years, it is really heartwarming to read the reminiscences of other people to whom the town is special. We are planning a rededication ceremony for the newly renovated Town Hall within the next month - I will post the date here after it's set at a meeting tonight - and everyone is welcome to join us in the celebration! nancyfarmer57@hotmail.com
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Hiya Rocky, Fell in love with Colorado after seeing John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara's movie "McClintock!" Absolutely beautiful country! What Ghost towns are around the "Mesa Verde" area? This is suppose to be the area where "George Washington McClintock's" spread and ranch was supposed to have been and I love that area especially. Course the movie theme song sung by the lime lighters mentioning "Cripple Creek" didn't hurt it's popularity in my books either. My e-mail is walterwmk@yahoo.com. Thanks. Hope you can satisfy my curiosity some and some idea of property values around some of the more lively "Ghosttowns" in the Mesa Verde or Cripple creek areas wouldn't hurt any either. Thanks again! Sincerely, Mr. Walter M Kelliher
Monday, March 08, 2010
Wow! Such memories......such scary memories! My family and I made several trips over Rollins pass in the late 60's and early 70's. I was born in 1960 so I was fairly young at the time. We took a Rambler or a Volkswagen Van on these trips and made it every time. My most vivid memories were the crossing of the Devils Slide trestle, nothing scared me more.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Any information anyone would like to share about someone who lived in Alma or is buried in our historic Buckskin Cemetery is encouraged to contact The Alma Foundation - 501-c-3. We would greatly appreciate your stories to add to our archives and current work on surveying our Cemetery. www.almafoundation.com or ellenmcmichael@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
I've been through Cleator recently for the first time and it was quite an experience. Not only was it super unique but the people were quite nice as pie. I met Dave and the bartender and they were awesome! They both knew the bar I work at, Cheers, and I plan on stopping in there every time I go to crown King~ Becca, glendale, az
Monday, March 01, 2010
hi like the pictures of Grover Colorado i grew up there in the 80's and my family owned the Colorado's finest bar and cafe in Grover and Pawnee high school known as Pawnee jackrabbits.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
I'm a Colorado native, born & bred in Denver, lived in Florissant, Manitou Springs & now reside in Grand Junction. I inherited an explorer's nature from my parents, but I hadn't seen much of the Western Slope despite living in the state my whole life, until my mom & I moved here in '97. My husband & I spent our honeymoon in Telluride & Gunnison in the fall, which was the first time I visited Alta Lakes. The area was absolutely breathtaking! It was so wonderful just hanging out around the lakes, relaxing after all the stress of the wedding, enjoying the fall colors, with just my new hubby for company. The memory's like having my own little world to go to when life gets to be too much to handle! -Jinx, Grand Junction, CO
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Hi everyone. Just came across a photo postcard that reads "Picnic, July 4-1909. Near Russell, Colo.". I think it may be Russell gulch. Great family and friends picnic photo in the aspen trees. On the back is written "Cliff cabin is straight across the creek with the white door. This is a picnic they had last 4th." Wish I had more info. Happy to email pictures of these folks, maybe someone knows them. Leslie at old-mags@centurytel.net
Monday, February 15, 2010
Interesting site. My father was born in Hanover New Mexico on Dec. 16, 1923. I have never been their, not sure if their was ever a hospital their, seem like Silver City would be more logical, but Birth Cirt. states Hanover, N M, anybody know or can please advise, would be appreciated, Greg
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Oops, sorry, the Gregor K. Mining Company was in Colorado. My Mother and all of her siblings were born in Colorado Springs and I lived there for 9 months in the mid-60's. Carole in Montana
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Found your site while trying to find info on the Gregor K. Gold Mining, Lumber and Milling Company. I've ended up with a certificate for "5000 shares of the Capital Stock" issued in 1913, from that company. It is a shame that no one "cashed" them in, but the certificate is pretty and will look good framed.... Carole in Montana
Saturday, February 06, 2010
I am so happy that this town will be restored, we as a people can never know where we are going if we don't know where we have come from. Ruth Davis
Monday, February 01, 2010
Mike, The new look of adding comments to the pages comes off really well. It adds tremendously to the pages to see the people that have lived there, or are still living there, indicating stuff that would otherwise be lost. As a living-history site, you've developed something of real value. You accept pictures from your fans? I've a couple if you have the space (which may not be trivial...)! Brian b_paterson2001@yahoo.com
Rocky Writes - THANKS - I appreciate the comments.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Hey Mike, Just in case my previous guestbook entry got blown away in your hardware woes of late, thanks for the most interesting places to poke around in on your fine web site - Robin Morgan
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Rocky-as many of the rest of your visitors to your site, I stumbled across it as I was Googling Eldora and ghost towns. My great-grandfather bought a miner's cabin in Eldora in 1900. My family used it as a summer place- I'm not sure why, because they lived in Boulder. However, my parents gave me the cabin as a gift this past Christmas. I love you site! There is nothing I like more than to explore the mountains in the summer and I have always been fascinated with ghost towns. Your site will be helpful in my wanderlust. Another fun area is Lake Eldora- just up the mountain. There are three beautiful lakes, an old burned out Lodge and abandoned cabins. Across from Peterson Lake at the top of the road before you enter the ski area, is the Terror Mine and a mining camp with a dozen one-room mining cabins in an aspen grove.
Rocky Says - Send me an email address pls, maybe we can check these spots out together.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Found this site researching my step fathers family history. He was born in Keota. Randy Gray rgray@wamail.net
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Hello. Great website. I really appreciate your photos of Alma. My Great-Grandmother, Flora Alma Bateman (nee Jones) was born there in 1875. (That must have been wild!) Thanks again. Martin Kauper, Covina, CA mkauper (at) verizon.net
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
A history of Summitville can be found in my historical novel "Citadel Mountain III - 1885-1920." Summitvile is truly at the top of the list when it comes to ghost towns and is easy to access. The area is scenic and beautiful. It should be at the top of the list as a place to visit. Maynard Cornett Adams/MCA Books, PO Box 804, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Hi,found your site looking for info. on Nevadaville, Co.Stumbled into Nevadaville on fishing trip to Central City Pond this summer.Thought it was the coolest place.Hard to imagine that a few thousand people occupied during the 1860's and70's. Found a good book on the area titled "Gulch of Gold" by Caroline Bancroft.Good historical info. about CentralCentral City, Black Hawk, Nevadaville, Russel Gulch and Mountain City which I never kmew was between Central and Black Hawk. Looking foward to hiking around this coming spring. Really like your site and love Colo. history. G.Miranda,Thornton,Colo.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
My great grandmother Emilia Araujo lived in Mogollon and owned a general store. It burnt down and she did rebuild and continue her business. I'm not sure on dates, would have to check with my Dad or Aunt. Theresa Okamura, Rancho Cucamonga, CA teokamura@verizon.net
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Great photos! Thanks for the tour! Leon Cooper
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Hi. Meant to thank you a million times for your splendid pics of Colorado. My body is in Fl. but my heart is there! Had a heart-stopping experience in St. Elmo's circa 1984. Upper campground was new and only 2 campers that night. After supper my husband said "let's get out of here early, this place is creepy". I felt an overwhelming sadness over all, but did not say so and was glad to hear his comment. Then the other campers asked if we had been to the graveyard. We did not know of it, but went in the AM as it was very close. SO sad! Many infants and children. Doubtless we felt the "thought forms" from the grief and bitterness, of so many hard lives. We spoke to the woman who ran the store and stayed at St. Elmo through the winter. Her jeep had a plow and she went down daily to drive the school bus in Buena Vista, I believe. Thanks again. mhargrove2@earthlink.net
Sunday, January 10, 2010
My Husband & I lived in Durango for 10 yrs and camped the SW mtns with joy. Had to move for family reasons, but now he does so in spirit and his son and I have been back several times. There is a delightful, highly researched, "time travel" novel written about Alta & Telluride by Marlys Millhiser "The Threshold". I read it often because I remember Telluride from the early 70's before it boomed. Ophir was a place "hippies" lived and guarded from outsiders! I cannot begrudge city folk a consciousness raising experience of outstanding beauty! Maggie (mhargrove2@earthlink.net) 1/10/2010
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Okay two more towns I thought of. Querida, Custer County, Colorado and Portland, Fremont County, Colorado. Portland is where they make cement. My grandma told me that some houses made of concert is where black people lived at. Don't know if true or not you'd have to look into that. Sabrina Nelson of Lander,Wyoming
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Pretty cool stuff. I knew of Virginia Dale because we go by it everytime we go to colorado. I have mentioned Rosita and Chandler. There's one other in fremont county that starts with a "P" but I can't remember all there is cement factory there. Keep up the good work!
Saturday, January 02, 2010
I'd like to know more about Chandler. I know there isn't a town anymore just a road but I would like to know more. Or even see pictures when it was a town. Sabrina Nelson of Lander, Wyoming
Thursday, December 31, 2009
I just surfed into your site and can readily see why it has won numerous awards. I was born and raised in the Leadville area in 1942, and I really appreciate all of the great mining images that you are sharing of Colorado. I now live in Texas and while I miss Colorado, I don't miss the hard winters. Con
uesday, December 29, 2009
My father Anthony James Reymann was born in Wildhorse Colorado in 1907. Since he died when I was nine in 1963 I didn't get the chance to find out much about Wildhorse. If the town burned in 1917 were birth records saved? Is the town still there? I would like to visit someday. His fathers name was William Reymann. They moved to Denver I don't know the date , but it was said that my grandpa was a volunteer firemen in Denver. If anyone has info please email me at areymann@charter.net
Monday, December 21, 2009
I left the message about living in Gilman in the 50's I wanted to leave my email address cotrout1942@comcast.net
Saturday, December 19, 2009
I like your site. My family have lived in Colorado since the 1870's. There is alot to do and see in this state. And you are doing our part in getting people here and looking. Thanks.
Rocky says - You are welcome !
Friday, December 18, 2009
well this was fun to read. My family moved to Gilman in 1953 & lived there until 1956. My name is Lois Trout. My stepdad was Doc Hess. I have been trying to get in touch with some classmates maybe this will help. My mom was saying just last week a man had been killed in the mine while we were there. I had forgotten, but I remember Dick Lucero he was a friend of my dads. Living in Gilman as a teen was a very special experince. There is a wonder room at the mining musem in Leadville called the gilman room.
Monday, December 14, 2009
I recently moved to Colorado from the UK and the whole Ghost Town thing facinates me. This site is a great resource keep it up! Leon
Sunday, December 13, 2009
I did a google search for Tolland and besides all the municipal and commercial stuff in CT & MA, this site came up. Pretty funny about the moons setting on the Big 8 train trip. Looks like the town can use a little of that "stimulus" money. Rob Tolland, Sterling, MA Ghost
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
I did another entry about my one time visit to my dad's hometown of Keota, CO, but if anyone knows history on my dad's family (Ray Jobbins - or any of Clifford Jobbins family) or has memories or pictures that would be of that family I'd love to hear from them. Email me at monkaof10@yahoo.com if you know about any Jobbins from Keota, CO Thanks!
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
I tried to enter something and will try again. My dad. Ray Jobbins grew up in Keota, CO and I went there with him as a teenager and found his mom's grave. I wonder if it is still identifiable. he died quite a while ago but i was wishing he could see this site! We visited that little store and the man had an album with pictures of my dad as a little boy and knew who he was right away!
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
I live in Roggen, my family has been here for 30 plus years. I was looking at the pictures of buildings in Roggen and saw the one of the old school house and was over joyed. My great uncle used to own that place and turned it into a home. I remember many family holidays there. Thank you for recognizing our special little town. JENNIFER armintrout jarmintrout1973@live.com
Checking out your pictures, love them. My grandpa William H. Pfalzgraff settled in Wildhorse, Colorado and my father Wilburt H. Pfalzgraff was born there on April 25, 1910. My family had a hotel called the Pfalzgraff Hotel which burned down during the fire. My grandpa moved to Spiritfalls, Wisconsin around 1917, I assume after the fire. Keep up the good work. Willie Pfalzgraff
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Well I,m 80 plus and will no doubt be a ghost soon. So can you tell me what I should wear as a ghost while haunting towns during the winter? George Barter
Rocky Writes -- As a ghost it is okay to wear nothing or whatever you like as most people can't see you anyway and you don't need to worry about the temperature as you can't feel it.. So I have been told..
Friday, November 13, 2009
Well, I'm not a ghost, but I'm sure old enough to be one... my name is Lawrence Purcell and no I never lived in beautiful Colorado. I was born in NJ and now live inCA and mt Purcells came from Ireland during the Great Famine. They settled in PA and from there ranged over the great reaches of the US, cpurcell1@cox.net
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Just kinda stumbled upon the site.I really enjoyed looking at all the old pictures. Back about 1960 I was in Black Hawk,I was 10 years old then.It sure looks alot bigger now than then. We lived west of Denver up a big mountian called Cold Creek Canyon.I have always wanted to go back there,Oh well maybe someday.Keep up the good work.Rocky. prisillahall@insightbb.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Mrs Strohm, I am deeply saddened to hear of Wendall's passing and you have my condolances. He was a good friend of my Fathers who lived across the street in the house across the street. His name was Dan Wall. Is he still in Russell Gulch? I too remember Hauling water up virginia canyon road. What fun! email wallkj@ymail.com
Monday, November 09, 2009
This ia a bunch of garbage, please remove my comments on your list. My comments we3re for a legitimate purpose. I am a published author and I am embarassed to be part of your site. Doris Monahan. dmonahan@bresnan.net
Saturday, November 07, 2009
I just happened on to this site by chance, it brought back some fun memories. I lived in Tiger in the summer of 1968, I was 12 or 13 at the time, no one else lived there except my mom, younger brother and my youngest sister. It was fun except when the grizzlies would come around at night foraging for food! We lived in the second house on the right when you first come into Tiger. LOL what a fun summer! Del Ballweber
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
My great grandparents George and Maria Schiefer settled in Russell Gulch around 1880 and raised 9 children. My grandfather Joseph Schaffer was the youngest. Note the spelling, a teacher in the Russell Gulch school told him that he was in America and needed to Americanize his name, I think the younger 4 siblings changed the spelling and the older ones kept the origional. My grandfather, Joseph, died in Russell Gulch in 1985. The ruins of the house he was born in 1899 are on Harris Road just off Dakota Ridge Road on the west side. When he died he was living the house directly across from the large intact bulding that I think was a general store. My great grandfather work at the Old Town, Topeka, and Pewabic mines. My grandfather talked of of a baseball team that travelled to other mining camps and was the best in area (I think everyone's ancestors were the beast at what ever they did). He aslo talked of a large band that his father and older brothers played in. My grandfather made his living during prohibition using the abandoned mines to maufacture and store booze. My dad says this was pretty common and Russell Gulch had a large revival at that time.
Monday, November 02, 2009
My family owns a cabin in one of these pictures. We visit this place at least once a year it is very nice place to be.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sure do enjoy the photos and descriptions, especially the upgrades from guests. Learning a lot and very enjoyable. Regards, Charlie, Purcell Pioneer [Colorado]
Thursday, October 29, 2009
What an interesting site! Great photography and information on ghost towns. I can tell that a lot of love goes into this site and wanted to say thanks! Dave Blair Vail, Colorado
Thursday, October 29, 2009
My name is Vanesa Strohm and I lived in Russell Gulch from Nov.97 to August 2003. My husbands name Wendell Strohm. We lived in the green house pictured. Wendell lived in that house for 20 years or more. Too bad you didn't get the outhouse in the picture. It had a fallout shelter sign on the front and a TV antenna on the top. He also had a sign in his living room that said restrooms out back. The cabin had no running water so we hauled it from Idaho Springs in 3 or 4 50 gal barrels at a time once or twice a month. He used to say the only running water we have is the water we RUN to get. We have a daughter named Kimi who was born when we lived there. She's 7 yrs old now. We lost her dad in June of 07. Wendell was truely the love of my life and is deeply missed. I will forever cherish the memories of living in Russell Gulch, and so thrilled to see pictures of the house and barn that he owned across the street. I have quite a few pictures of Wendell shoveling snow, and we lived there when we had 7 feet of snow the week of Spring break. A HUGE snow plow went in a ditch in front of our house, and another had to come pull it out. One year it snowed so deep he had to find his volkswagon by sticking his broom stick in the snow until he found it. Thanks again for the site. Vanesa Strohm
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Gold Hill is one of my favorite places, which is why I got married at the Gold Hill Inn. Such terrific people in that town! BasinLover, Golden, CO
Friday, October 23, 2009
Wow nice to see Tolland having a presence on the World Wide Web... my connection to Tolland goes back over 45 years.... Just spent a wonderful two weeks there this last July...
Saturday, October 17, 2009
I am not visiting. I have just been reading a story "Nothing to lose" . In the process of reading I'd like to know if the town Hope is an absolute fiction or if there are such peculiar places in your country. With my residence place it is easier. It is Saint Petersburg in Russia. May it remains long! Good luck to people from strange and curios places. Come to S.Petersburg.There are some unusual places here. Ludmilla. October 18, 2009 1:00 my city time
Friday, October 02, 2009
Great photo's. My husband and I were just there in September. My gg grandfather John W. Remine and his family first lived there after moving from Minnesota in 1861. Their house burned down, they then moved to Central City. He was a lawyer there and later became a district court judge for Summit County. Paula Schommer, pmray51@yahoo.com
Thursday, September 24, 2009
I was a runaway in 1973 and stayed up in Russell Gulch in some shacks up there with some people we meet at a rest stop during an April blizzard. We were 4 under age kids in a stolen volkswagen. Lived in central city- worked for Myer Helfant at a burger joint and hung out at the Red Bandanna and Toll Gate tavern . Long time ago. Anyone out here? MLF020257@comcast.net
Thursday, September 10, 2009
The more I live in Colorado, the more amazed I get by the place and the people. This is one excellent web site. My compliments. Brian in Colo Spr... b_paterson2001@yahoo.com
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
I do the same thing here in Nevada. I used to live in Co. If you get out to these part, I can give you directions to several town long abandoned, but relatively intact. Like your site. Chris. chris7613@hotmail.com
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Re: Alma Hotel and David Linton's question: The hotel is the left part of the Alma's Only Bar. My husband, Wilber, and I ran it for a bit in the spring of 1973. We filled it with our hippies friends and had a grand time!! Nonnie, now in sunny California
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
I haven't written for a while, but the western slope has a number of ghost towns, from scraped, like Uravan, or Vanadium. There are places like Carpenter north of Grand Junction, and I think there are some places like Pinon or Pinyon that were more temporary. Dan Miller danandnancy@bresnan.net
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Marvin H. Jones was the man instrumental in getting the elevator in Roggen as well as in Kersey started.This was before 1953.
Friday, September 04, 2009
My great great grandfather, Joseph Kramer, owned the saloon in Nevadaville during the town's early mining days; and the last time I visited about 10 years ago, there was still a make-shift sign on the building that said "Joseph Kramer's Saloon" . . . certainly not the original. In the photos above it is the red building with the three arched windows. At the time of my visit, the building was being used as an antique store, but some of the original wallpaper from the saloon days could still be seen on the wall. In the photos above, I notice a "For Sale" sign on the outside of the building . . . certainly wish I could reclaim this piece of my family's history. Thank you for making it possibe for a long-distance relative to see a bit of this wonderful old ghost town. Barbara Castillo Scottsdale, AZ wezlzrds@cox.net
Friday, September 04, 2009
Enjoyed the pictures of Keota. My brother and I visited the cemetery on 9/2/2009. Appears many children died between 1914-1918 probably the result of the flu epidemic? Tom, Appleton, WI.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Mike...have corrosponded with a couple people i met here on your site..exchanged photos stories etc sure wish someone would compile a book of photos taken by folks who inhabited many of those "Ghost Towns" during the hieght of what I call Colorado(and New Mexico) "hippei era"..circa 1968 -1973 ..would make a nice "coffee table book"...just passed this thought to you..you are already set up for the input...maybe you could make a buck or two Les
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Thank you very Interesting. SHAUN sd_roberts24@yahoo.com
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
I would like to thank you for this fantastic site. I left Colorado 20 years ago to Oregon and I recently returned to Colorado. I am glad to be back, Colorado is "home". I will never leave again. Thanks again for sharing your research in ghost towns!! Steve
Rocky writes - Nope - THANKS TO YOU for visiting as comments like yours make my hobby worthwhile.
Monday, August 24, 2009
August 24,2009 I was reading the comments and noted that "Rick" said his dad who lived in Red Cliff and operated a bus company was killed in the Gilman Mine in 1956. I remember this accident as I was the mine foreman. It was Dick Lucero and happened much earlier in the late 1940's as I left Gilman in October, 1950. He was taking empty cars from an incline to the 1800 level and somehow got caught in the operation. No one else was around. He was a valuable employee and his bus transportation was much appreciated by the miners who lived in Red Cliff. Mayo Lanning cooperbird@juno.come
Monday, August 24, 2009
Paula, Denver, CO. Really enjoyed the web site. I do like Idaho Springs, I like the idea of small towns. Usually only go up once a year for the fantastic fireworks on the 4th of July. Wonderful day each time. Thank you.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Fred, Timmins, ON, Canada. You have a Very Good web site! My city, Timmins, is a mining town, with operating, gold and base metal mining. We have many abandoned mines here, but due to government intervention, most of these abandoned mines are leveled to be made safe to the public. I have been employed as an underground miner for over 34yrs.,and I am a mining history NUT. Again," a great web site", thank you.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
The Summit Springs battlefield was closed because of vandalism. As you can see, someone has tried to pry off one of the text plates even when this picture was taken. The people in charge (don't know who) are trying to to protect the markers. It is such a large area, the problem is difficult to solve. Doris Monahan.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
You have contributed an important group of pictures for the Summit Springs battlefield since the site is now closed to the public WITH A CHAIN ACROSS THE ROAD! Doris Monahan, Sterling Colorado dmonahan@bresnan.net
Thursday, August 20, 2009
I'm a flatlander from Iowa, but have been over Mosquito Pass twice from the Leadville side,but was stopped by a good size rock from the Alma side, also been over Engineer Pass 4 times, Cinnamon, Oprah and Hancock once. I really enjoy your pictures, nice work. Gerald, Urbandale, Iowa
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Reading your entry on Mosquito Pass in Colorado leads me to reminisce about a time in my life when I was much younger and much less intelligent! In the summer of 1993, I was vacationing in Summit County with a female friend. We had driven out there in a Toyota Camry from Memphis, TN. I had been out the area many times before and was very familiar with the lore surrounding Mosquito Pass, but had never even tried to conquer it. Well, this time, I was up for the challenge! So, on a typically beautiful sunny summer day, we started from Leadville and headed up the pass.....in our Toyota Camry! Needless to say, we did not make it far until we heard a horrible noise underneath the car followed by some odd smells and smoke. After our car was towed to Denver to a Toyota service center, we were told that we essentially ripped out part of the transmission. It was rebuilt, and we safely made it back to Memphis in just a few days. Despite this occurence, I still long to make the journey over Mosquito Pass one day...next time, I will bring a jeep!!
In the thirty years we have lived in southern Nevada I must confess that we have only visited a couple quasi-ghostowns (Oatman, AZ and Calico, CA). Not exactly my idea of true ghost towns that are abandoned by all living humans. We appreciate your works and your sharing. I would like to use a couple of your photos to sketch for my private use only. Please advise, Yours truly, The Hergetts, Phil and Pat (married in 1971 :-) Las Vegas, NV
Rocky says - How can I reach you???
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Just came across your section on the old mining town Tiger, near Breckenridge. Was interesting to see what it looks like now.......long after the Forest Service burned all the cabins to the ground in 73 to rid the land of the hippies. I was one of those hippies living there from 71 right up to the burning. Have always dreamed about returning someday to see the old place, but sure doesn't look the same. As I recall, there were about 15 or 20 of us living there on a full time basis. Sometimes more, sometimes less. It was a great time. We put a lot of work into restoring those old cabins, complete with wood/coal burning stoves for cooking and heat. We built a communal sweat lodge that was used by everyone. Although a lot of the memories are a little fuzzy from that time (wonder why), I remember a couple of bus loads of tourist driving in to see 'real hippies' living in the wild. The whole area was filled with hippies, some living in teepees, others living further up in the mountains in abandoned cabins. The meeting place for us all was the Gold Pan Bar and Grill in Breckenridge - which I understand is still there, but I'm sure with a different clientele now. We would all come down out of the hills on a Friday/Sat night and rock the place until closing. I have some photos of Tiger and some of the people who lived there if anyone is interested. Would be great to hear from anyone else who was there during that time. I can be reached at surf.zen@verizon.net. Peace to all. David
Friday, August 07, 2009
My family lived in Idaho Springs many different times, but the most memorable time, was the mobile home we had across the street from the post office. The owner of the lot was selling it and therefore we had to move along with three or four other families with mobile homes on the lot. A few days before the truck was to come pick up our mobile home it rained and rained. There was so much rain that our mobile home (which was the last one to be moved), slowly sank into the mud. There are pictures somewhere in my parents stuff, of the mobile home almost on it side, the front is buried in the mud with the back sticking up. I think it even made the papers, but then I was only 11 at the time, so I don't remember for sure. I remember the lady that owned the lot, lost the sell, because there was a panic that a shaft was underneath the lot and our mobile home was sinking into the shaft. This was a big deal, because as long as I could remember the public pool was closed for this very reason. Something about water kept leaking out of the pool and it took them a few years to figure out that it was sitting on top of a mine shaft. We lived there in 1980's to early 90's. There was no shaft under our mobile home and eventually the lady sold the lot. The public pool was re-built on the other end of town. Shortly after we moved away from Idaho Springs, they built a day care center on the site of the old public pool. Guess they figured that since they weren't loosing millions of gallons of water down the shaft that they danger was gone. Go figure. Thanks for the site, I really enjoyed looking at all the pictures and relearning some of the gold rush history. It's been forever since I've been back up to the mountains to explore. I will have to make the time and take my kids up.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
I am sending you a copy of an article written in the Denver Post about my great-aunt. As a young girl of 13 she was kidnapped in Grand Junction, Colorado and taken for almost 1 year to the mountain mining town of Tolland, Colorado. I never found the names of the couple who kidnapped her. Hope you find it interesting.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
i really love scenetic views and ghosttowns includes to my interest..a big thank u to all those who shares lovely ghost towns pics on net...more power and God bless! I dont get bored actually scanning such pics always
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
My mother in law was going through her family photos and she came across a couple old pictures of Russell Gulch. My guess is from the 1880's. There is one of a school (complete bell tower on the roof). I think this a different school than one standing today. The second is of a place called the Oxford Hotel. My mother in law's stepfather Al LaVota was born in Russell Gulch in the early 1890's. I am told his father was killed in the "Glory Hole". Rich - Kansas City, Mo
Friday, July 24, 2009
Just found your website. It's great! I loved seeing your pictures and reading the comments about Bonanza. My brother and I were born in Salida and we lived in Bonanza at the time. I had grandparents, 3 aunts and uncles, and lots of first cousins living there at the time. My family all mined. My grandfather had a mine called the Maybelle which is just below Round Mountain. My father died before I was born and my step father fell in love with Bonanza. He bought a cabin for $200.00 plus $50.00 back taxes in the mid 50's. It is still there (in very poor condition)along with the outhouse and the bridge crossing the creek. (I too threw rocks in the creek when it was polluted from the mines. It has now been cleaned up and it now supports fish.) I was disappointed that you had not taken a picture of our cabin. It is really quite picturesque. The cabin is white with my dad's Texas license plate over it that reads "BALTAR". I was wondering if you had possibly taken a picture of it as well. I could send you some photos that I just took the first of July with some commentary. You have a picture of my grandfather's home. I just love Bonanza and when I go there, I feel reconnected to my roots. Margaret, Lake Jackson, TX. mwkana@att.net
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Like your site. My family has visited Boulder and the area for 20+ years. We are from Salina, Kansas and visited Salina, Colorado when we stayed at the 4 Mile Canyon lodge. Loved your little corner of the world and could tell there was quite a history there. We did a little research and the Colorado version was indeed named by a man from Salina, KS. I don't remember his name, but he was involved in mining somehow. There was a cafe the last time visted that looked interesting. I hope it's still there. Hope to visit Salina again, soon. Gene H
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Rocky please dont publish recent post re Russell Gulch ...almost 40 years later still afraid of some of those folks thanks LesCordoza
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Well it seems Old Lowell A Griffith had a soft spot in his heart for for a whole line of hippies who rented the cabin@Pewabic Mine in Russell Gulch...as the FIRST on in this group I can simply comment that partially his motive was to protect his cabin/mine bldgs and 70 acres of property,,but also the local redneck "Powers That Be" hated him for this and he was a jolly old mischief maker who got a big kick out of placing a burr under thier saddle...in pictures I see now from Russell looks like what people refer to as "The Fort" is a big compound that was called "The Stone House" in those days(69-70) and unlike current pics it had a roof and was completly functional one of the very few "hippie hovels"that actually had electricity cos it was right on the lower road..anybody out there who can fill us in on what happened to the roof (my guess would be fire .. my second guess would be arson)..6o yrs old now still a hippie ..............................................................................................................................Les Cordoza
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
My grandfather and my mother were born in Niwot. I lived for a short time in Russell Gulch. I lived in Uravan for ten years, but I don't see Uravan in your list. Why not?
Sunday, July 05, 2009
I lived in pewabic in 1972-3. We only paid 25 bucks a month. Paul Felton lived in the white house across from the fort. I have two friends from that era, and i would like to know more.danandnancy@bresnan.net
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Rocky, I was born in Gilman as was my brother (1950 and '51 respectively). My dad was a miner and owned the bus company in Red Cliff. He was killed in a mining accident in 1956. I have some ore samples and core drillings from the mine. Thanks for the pictures. Rich
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Drove through Russell Gulch today. Great to see the people who lived at Pewabic. Completing the lineage should be Dan & Nancy Miller, who live here in Grand Junction, and lived at Pewabic 1972-1973. I lived at the Pogue the same winter, in a small trailer, and was caretaking for Benny Laubin (spelling?), who I was amazed to find, moved up there and is still in residence (he seemed pretty old when I met him in '72, but then I was 23.) Spoke to the folks who've lived in the house across from "The Fort" since '79, and was very cool to remember those magical (wild, scary, nutso) times as a disfunctional hippy community. Any history folks know what "The Fort" was originally (in '72 it was a conglomerated crash-pad hostel who knows what, with a flourishing "midnight auto parts" business across the way in stolen Volkswagons from Denver.) Bob Weiss - Grand Jct. sundrop@compuserve.com
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Your site brought back memories from 1961 when I made several trips over the pass in a 1957 VW. In the early 1980's, older but not wiser, I returned and rode the pass again on a R-80 BMW motorcycle. On that trip the road was blocked by a dirt mound which I negligently circumvented and the tunnel at the top was blocked by a rock pile which I managed to climb the bike over. I am back in CO on a trip and it looks like the pass is now open to the top. Perhaps a return trip is in the works but in a jeep this time.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
I have been down into Gilman on two occasions and it was awesome. We were tossed out the second time and were told that it is infact very dangerous! Animals, asbestos, zink in everything, etc,,, But dispite all of the unfortunate destruction (everything "tagged", smashed windows, etc,,,) the place is awesome. It's funny though, when you ask townsfolk questions about the town, everyone clams up,,,lol makes it even more cool. SweetAlaskanPeach@hotmail.com
Thursday, July 02, 2009
I have to admit that I never lived in Gilman,,,, but have ventutred into town on two occasions. Was tossed out the second time, but it is such an amaizing and interesting place! Most everything in town is either smashed or "tagged" and it is a true shame. The old bank, the Hospital, the different store fronts, and abandoned homes (which now are home to some small furry creatures) It's an awesome place and it's SAD what people have done to destroy it all! It's too bad it's an unsafe place to explore BUT it's awesome none the less!
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
I lived in Nevadaville for about 3 months, beautiful place that is very full of ghost's. At night when the time is right you can still hear the stamp mills pounding rocks. The town is full of residents of long ago. A clear summer night is a good time to catch a few with your camera! Sometimes you can get a very clear audio of an old timer too.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
looks like you have pretty cool site here, to include some photos and even some history about the towns, GREAT job, I'm book marking your page.
Friday, June 26, 2009
I worked at Gilman as a mining engineer from 1943-1950. Three of our children were born in the hospital and one died there. We enjoyed the t bar lift at Cooperhill. The high altitude affected my wife and the co transferred us to PA. We loved Colorado and the friends we made at Gilman. Mayo Lanning cooperbird@juno.com
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thank for for great site !
Sunday, June 21, 2009
That's the Face On The BARROOM Floor, not "ballroom". There is an old poem about it and yes, the face is there because of the poem, not the other way 'round
Rocky says - THANKS - My spelling error has been corrected.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Can not wait to go to Ouray in 2 weeks. Love your sight The Nana's New Hampshire and Massachusetts
Friday, June 12, 2009
Well, I just drove up there today and the place seemed pretty abandoned to me. There was one couple working on a house and I saw a couple of big dogs at another, but there sure didn't seem to be a lot of new building going on. Many old structures and most of the newer ones pretty much fit into the theme of the place in my judgment. I want to go back and explore some more.
Friday, June 12, 2009
I just want to say that I think your website is excellent and exemplifies how the web can really be used as a platform for communicating wonderful things. My family and I have made Lakewood, CO our home having moved here from Texas in January, 2007. Your website is now one of our favorites. The photos set out and reference materials cited on your website are our starting-off point for learning more about Colorado which we are proud to claim as our home. Our condolences to the Aldrich family as regards Mr. Aldrich’s passing – what a wonderful man he must have been. I look forward to securing any of his works that will become newly published. Pat Green (patricktgreen@hotmail.com)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Great Photos ! Ican't find a map that will show how to get there from the Front Range, Denver, Estes Park, Boulder, etc. Gerald Swank - SwankyBass@cs.com
Friday, June 05, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009 My name is Paula Bancroft and have truely enjoyed this website. I once lived in Montrose, Colorado along time ago. At that time consisted of three blocks of mainstreet, alot of old homes, plus the new ones my dad helped my uncle build by the school I attended, same indoor movie house and drive-in still exist. If we had already seen the movie showing at the movie house, we'd walk to the drive-in and watch that one. We could walk the whole town in 15 minutes! Can't tell by looking at it today it has expanded. Was only there for 8 months, but graduated from the 8th grade ready to go to Montrose High School but had to move back to Denver for my dad to find a new job. He had finished building the new homes. Sorry for that, I really enjoyed the small town scene and miss it alot. Anyone remember, love to hear from you! paula.bancroft@dfas.mil
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Hello! My name is Stella Ambartzi and i am an Artist from Greece.I have lived at Colorado Springs in the past.Colorado is a wonderful place to live with nice people.I feel homesick very often and i visit the sites about Colorado on the internet very often or look at the photos i took when i was living there.You have great photos. I wish you all there all the best! With honor. Stella Ambartzi.Greek Artist. e-mail: stellaabartzi@yahoo.gr
Sunday, May 17, 2009
5-17-09, Sunday, I tried to visit the Summit Springs battlefield today near Sterling, CO. I found the private road to the battlefield, but a chain was placed across the road. Are there specific hours of operation for the battlefied? Send visitor accessibility info to: jimhorseguy@yahoo.com, Thanks, Jim.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Great site - I enjoyed the Colorado ghost towns and the Indian Ruins in New Mexico. Keep up the good work - Left a little something in the tip jar so you can buy some gas. HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU --- Lone Ranger - Colorado
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
I wrote not too long ago about the first 14 years of my life and what Jamestown means to me. It meant a lot to my mom as well. Unfortunately, she passed away on April 16th. I know that she felt that a part of her blonged in Jamestown. She was best friends with Nancy Botzum (Goodard), as well as friend to many of the inhabitants. I know she missed living there almost everyday of her life. She once rode a horse the entire length of Jamestown on the bottom side of the horse. Jamestown was her life for so long. I am sorry that no one from Jamestown was abe to make it to her service, but that is not what mattered to my mom. Thank you to all of you from Jamestown that helped form my mom's (Stacy) life, and for giving her the memories she had. And thank you for my memories. I will never forget that beautifull little mountain town. Anyone who needs to contact me is free to do so @ EKCorwin@yahoo.com. Jamestown is the best and it will always be iin my heart.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
April 25. 2009:Thanks again for the website and to Mr. Eggleston who sent photos added to Park City site. After re-reading his comments I believe the Orphan Boy Bar must be the very first place we lived in until my Father began to work at the London Butte Mine. Dad said it was a dining room of the Orphan Boy and the owner said we could live there for taking care of it I have one photo of my year old brother standing outside. Years later I asked my dad where was the Orphan Boy ..he replied it was about one half a mile..straight up! Do you know what happened to the "spring" where Dad went to carry water for household use. It was in a building with a sign of some kind warning about something. Very clear deep water is what I remember . R.C. Rempe rclhremp@ruraltel.net
Friday, April 24, 2009
Great site, I'll be returning often. The St. Elmo pics are outstanding
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
I lived in Jamestown for the first 14 years of my life (1981-1995). My favorite memorie, besides my wedding and the birth of my children, are in that town. I loved Margret Lee and her gift shop. I ate more meals at the Merc then anywhere else in my life. I even worked there a litte. My mom way the town clerk for a while and she worked at the Merc many a times. My first kiss was at the fantastic waterfall. The waterfall was also where I just about broke my ankle. So many memories. Thank you for your site. Its wonderful to see all the pictures and to see the stories of fellow Jimtown people.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
I was really happy when my friend Jim L. who still lives in Russell gulch turned me on too this site. I too lived in the Pewabic Cabin from 1973 through 1976. It seems much longer though . I remember the cold winters but with great joy.My friend Mike K. and I were led to the cabin by a guy named Mark fonda who said it was sitting empty and that he knew the landlord L.A. Griffith. We met with L.A. and he rented it to us for thirty dollars a month.. It was in June or July of 1973.. Later that year he sold me a beautiful wood burning cookstove in which I roasted a thirty pound turkey in for Thanksgiving that year. I have a lot of memories of my time in the area , many which I haven't thought of for some time. Thanks to whoever setup this site!!! I move from there to Lake Havasu City, AR and then to Cayucos,Ca. Both were or are small towns .. In fact Cayucos is similar in size to Idaho Springs in that it is three blocks wide and three miles long
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Sunday April 19, 2009 I lost this site for a while, and was greatly relieved to find it again after a hard drive crash. Thanks to the person who told me about Ann the landlady's house, in Park City CO, burned down in 1960 .and for providing a last name. I never thought I discover her last name, since both my parents are deceased. In another post I asked about Carl Peterson's bar and dining room. I must have put it in the wrong place, they were in Central City on the main street, not Park City, thanks for the reply. and a special Thank You to Mike for this marvelous site. R.C. Rempe rclhremp@ruraltel.net
Sunday, April 19, 2009
i am from Wisconsin ,and lived in Colorado during the 90s. i made a solo mt.bike trip from durango to telluride over ophir pass. i decided to take a shortcut over the area between the two----looked easy on the map---ha! anyway, much to my surprise was a ghost town named alta--wow! i explored the town with nobody else around. what a memory. i then climbed a mt. goat trail above the lakes to reach a plateau that would pop me out on top of the ski hill at telluride. epic.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
My Grandma is Floa May Steiger and they homesteaded a few miles outside of Keota. She had 8 children, the one you have the name on the grave, Edith, who went far for a women of those days, She had a PHD in Economics, wrote a book about WWII where she meant many important people. Worked in a high positions at Revlon and much more My mother passed at the age of 92 in Okla where she lived her last two years with me and my husband. I still have an uncle that lives in Texas, but have lost contact and don't know if he is living. We lived in Cheyenne Wyoming when I was growin up and went to the homestead to vist my grandmother weekly...even then not too much left of Ketoa. So many memories.
MIKE says - PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP RockyMountainProfiles@comcast.net
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Hi Rocky; I've really enjoyed visiting your site. I moved from Florida, to Nevada, 2 1/2 years ago and enjoy getting out to sightsee for interesting photo opportunities. I plan to do several 'day trips' this spring and I'm getting some interesting ideas from our site. I didn't see anything, on your site, about Rhyolite. That seems like it would be another interesting place to visit. Thank you for the wonderful info! Jen from Las Vegas, NV
Rocky Replies - Yep - another one I need to add. Maybe it would be easier if you went and sent me the pictures. 2,000 mile round trip for me.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
never been there but it sounds like my kind of place bikertrash651@verizon.net
Monday, April 06, 2009
My grandmother was born in Freeland in 1880 her name was Millicent Tenby Roberts, her Mother was Emily Louisa Roberts (nee cocks) and her father Samuel Joseph Roberts, Is there any way I can get a copy of her birth certificate are there any records available. Any help appreciated Thank You! lesley.bluetiger@yahoo.co.uk
Thursday, April 02, 2009
I own 25% of a gold mine in Nevadaville called the sullivan load 88 that I would like to sell. My phone number is 814-274-7343
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Hey i've been here for just 5 minutes and I like it already..... I'll say more after some more exploring - Robin in Loveland
Monday, March 30, 2009
Rocky, you may contact me at hkesinger@classicnet.net regarding my message of January 31, 2009.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Great coverage of a remote and interesting RR and town, thanks for sharing.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
My grandfather, Jay Church, operated freight wagons and stagecoaches through Eldora, Nederland, Boulder, Central City and all places in between. His wife, Minnie (Hiatt) worked at the Black Hawk Hotel in the late 1800's where they met. They set up housekeeping in Apex, a short distance from Central City and then owned and operated a livery stable/dance hall in Eldora until the mines played out. The livestock was kept in the bottom and the dancing was in the loft which actually was accessible from main street. The foundation is still there at least as of 2002. Ed Hutchinson hutched@yahoo.com
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
My father Frank Payne worked in a mine in Alma in 1934-1936. My mother joined him up there when I was two years old. We lived in an apartment with a small woodstove for heat and cooking. I wonder if there are any old mine records available. velfred@sbcglobal.net Love the pictures.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
I have visited quite a few sites that deal with ghost towns or early american settlements. This is a pretty cool site. If one accepts this as a walk down memory land it is rather enjoyable. great pics by the way
Monday, February 23, 2009
I visited Keota and its cemetery on Sunday, February 22, 2009. Edith Grace Steiger's tombstone caught my eye so I searched her name this morning and found your site. Do you have information about the Sligo Cemetery and the town of Sligo? My email is lhenk@frii.com Thanks, L. Henk
Rocky response - Sligo is all but gone. It was established in 1887 along the C&W RR along the route from Cheyenne Wyoming to Sterling Colorado. It was platted by the Lincoln Land company in 1908. The PO closed in 1951. Not sure what you are looking for but I usually start here. http://hollyhockfarms.com/coweld/cemetery/sligo_cemetery.htm or here http://www.xobic.com/gallery/scgsewc when researching Colorado Cemeteries. Photos and some brief history. When I get real desperate I go to the Colorado Historical society and use their facilities to look up cemeteries. They have burial records from across the state.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Hi, My name is Cynthia I am a 34 year old Swiss girl that lived in Jamestown for 2 years and a half between 1980 and 1982 I went to the Elementary School and lived in a house that was befor owned by a woman named Sue that had horses. I would love to get in touche with people that lived in Jamestown at that time and maybe even went to school with me. The main teacher was Jenny McCanne (I am not sure of the spelling) Those years in Jamestown were for me the best years of my childhood. I remember Tony the postman and Bianca (who is still in contact with my mom Josiane) that worked at the counter of the Merc. I just loved living in that town and would love to go back. Please if you remember me or were living there at that time send me an e-mail at : ccangucu74@yahoo.com I still have the class picture taken at that time if it intersts you Rocky please let me know. Hope to here form you soon. Cynthia
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Ken Ripper.....my Great Grandmother was Elizabeth Jane Keast(dau of James). She is buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, CO. I would be interested in getting in contact with you. GREAT site Rocky! Thanks! I have pic of the IOOF Cemetery, Russell Gulch, present and about 50 or more years ago. Linda...ldbfw@aol.com Note to Rocky: This may be a duplicate...for some reason this popped back up and I can't verify if the first one was sent. I would rather have this one posted as it has the correct information on burial of Elizabeth Keast.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009 Add me to your list of fans. Great website! According to 1900 and 1910 censuses, my ancestor William Hertha (1844-1917) was a gold and silver miner in Sunshine. It's great to see other names mentioned on your website who had relatives living there at the same time (example James Afflack). My family has old photos of Hertha men at one of their mines. I found your website while trying to verify areas around Sunshine, Gold Hill, and Left Hand Canyon where the Hertha men mined and where William had a combination shed/old cabin, which he called home. It would be fun to have a reunion of descendants of that area, where we can trade stories and share photos. In the meantime, thanks for allowing us to share on your website!
Rocky writes - If you happen to come back to see this note please send me your email so I can contact you. THANKS
Saturday, January 24, 2009
My Dad and two other men spent several summers in the late 1940's and early 1950's around Carson trying to rework some of the old mines. They abandoned a WW-II era bulldozer there that they actually drove there from Slumgullon Pass. If you happen to have pictures of the dozer please email to Chuck in Hurst, Texas at cmiller4@swbell.net
Friday, January 23, 2009
Great site - I will use this to plan my summer vacation. Nice photos - good stories and nice contributions from past residents and relatives.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
i need help on a report on teller city how can you help me
Rocky reports - I can give you some books that reference teller city so you can do some research. Also a couple other resources. Just need to know how to reach you.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday 1-11-09 Hi Mike. I talk to (email) Wayne every so often. It has been a long time since I saw you, and Wayne told me about your web site. Really enjoy it. We are back in AZ and live in Goodyear. Phil Overson philoverson@cox.net
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Brings back a lot of memories. My dad was the preacher at the church several years ago and we lived in the parsonage next door. Sundays was an all day thing at the church. We would have a pot-luck and the ladies would quilt all day until evening service. Jeff Brown was our neighbor and I used to play with Madeline Blondoe that lived down the street. I have been trying to find for years now, and cant find her. If anyone knows anything about her, let me know. Kandis L. Huff (khuff334@hotmail.com)
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Turret was purchased in about 2001 and has been re-subdivided. Modern mountain homes are being built on the site, and the land for these homes has been cleared of old ghost town structures. The people that have purchased these lots seemed to have little sense of the history of Turret. It is too bad to lose another Colorado shot town.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Buckingham was destroyed by a prairie fire a number of years ago. Only a few structures remain including the schoolhouse that sits up on a rise.
Sunday, January 04, 2009
You have an interesting website. I learned a lot. Joseph Normand Grinnell. Publisher/Editor of "Le Journal du Maudit Gratteux." Village of Lille in the town of Grand Isle, Maine, United States.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
I traveled the pass with my family the summer of 75 in an International Scott and an old Dodge Power Wagon truck. The trussels and tunnels were all passable at the time. What a great trip. I was living in Estes Park Co at the time. I currently reside in Florida.
Rocky says - I suspect this viewer is referring to Rollins (Corona) pass
Monday, December 29, 2008
Former Russell Gulcher checking in. To: The Mayor of Russell Gulch Colorado John K. I have moved from Miami Beach Florida to Las Vegas (lost wages) Nevada and live in a high rise condo on the world famous Vegas Strip. If you can't beat em join em I guess. It is very nice here but it is not home, Yep, from outhouse to penthouse I guess, but when I think of home, I think of Russell Gulch Colorado. Yes the Winters were tough, the Summers very short @ 9000+ feet, but for fifteen great years it was my home. The only thing I don't miss is the snow. Would I trade this condo unit for my little white house with the blue trim? Don't tempt me I just might. I was thinking the other day about one night in Russell Gulch during the Winter of 1978, I was watching the Tonight show on TV and about 11 PM, someone knocked on my back door. Well nobody ever came to the back door before, so when I opened it, there was a young woman standing there with no jacket, frozen solid as it was about -10 deg. She was really in trouble. I let her in to warm up and she said that her boyfriend (from Denver) dumped her out of his car in the snow some where on the high road. John, her hands and feet were frozen solid as a rock, black and swollen up something awful. Who knows how far she walked in the snow @-10. I had to cut her shoes off with a knife. Really freaked me out and I had no phone at the time to call anyone and always had to go to Central or BH just to use a phone. She was realIy out of of whack and in shock. There was no way I was going to leave her alone in the house while I went for help. So I finally talked her in to my car as she refused to go unless I took her to Denver. So I told her I would in order to try to calm her down and keep her from jumping out of the car as she attemped to do several times while going to CC. It was a wild ride down the hill for sure. But I took her to the police station in Central City ASAP instead to get her some medical attention. If anyone ever needed medical attention, it was her for a fact. Never found out what happened to her. Guess I will always wonder. Remember when Denny Mike came back from a party one moonless night up on Pewabic mountain and fell in to a prospect hole? He said he thought he was going down a mine shaft on a one way trip!! He said his whole life flashed before him. But it was only about five feet deep. Well that is a story for another time. Take care, please say hello from me to the Gulchers that are still around. NB
Monday, December 29, 2008
Wanted to say , GREAT PICS!!!!! Really brings back great memories for me. Been going to Colorado every year for the last 49 years. We used to live in Collinsville, Ok, by Tulsa, and go out too the Lake City area. Dad always had 3 -4 weeks vacation and we would go all over the place. Best trip was Lake City over Engineer Pass and back to Lake City. Lake City to Silverton is also a great ride. Going back in 2009. Jerry W
Friday, December 26, 2008
Great pics. I am very familiar with most of these places. My Dad and Mom started taking me to Colorado since I was 6, 1959. We always hung out in the Lake City area and then traveled out of there to all over. One of my favorite rides is from Lake City over Engineer Pass. Once again great pics can't wait to go again in 2009.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Hi, you have a nice site. Really good job! Respect :)
Thursday, December 18, 2008
To Penny Greenhill The lady running the gift shop needs to learn her Jamestown history. Our cousins ran the general store/lunch counter and post office for years. Dianne
Thursday, December 18, 2008
I was curious as to where Cameron, Colorado is, I can' only find Cameron Pass? I'm marking these ghost towns on goggle Earth so my RVing buddies can try to catch these place's before they are destroyed by nature or other things. I'm a Colorado Springs resident, thank you for this site. My email is Cowpoocake@yahoo.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
I was just browsing around on this thing and ran across your web site. I live in the town of Wild Horse and i really do appricate your putting it on your site. Out town burnt down in 1917 and was rebuilt. there was only one house left standing on the east side of main street. the others on main were moved in by hrses after the fire from other parts of the town. jim lafferty jbel@rebeltec.net
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Just discovered your site. THANKS for all the good work and the great photos. Bob Forest - Wisconsin
Tuesday December 02. 2008
I lived in Denver for too short of time. But between that period and many vacations to Colorado, I've experienced some of the towns on your site. Been to Animas forks several times. Stood in the "Bay Window" and envisioned what life must have been like there. One of the impressive things I found there was a built onto the house 3 holer. Easier than a tunnel to the outhouse with 25' of snow. About RedMen Hall in Empire, there used to be a benevolent society called "The Improved Order of Red Men". Could be that could have been their lodge in Empire. Love your site
Monday, December 01, 2008
Is the Alma Hotel still there? I didn't recognize it from the pictures, but I knew the guy that ran it in the early 70's, Manger was his name. I used to stay there when I would ski at Breckenridge. Been a long time, but I will get back one day. David Linton, Friendswood, Texas
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
I like your site. I grew up in the Rockies and love seeing these sites. I did want to tell you about two you might want to add. They are more ghost towns than Ourway anyway, but still have people living there. One is called Boyero, CO. It is just southeast of Hugo, CO. You can find it on any map. We use to laugh that if you sneezed on your way by you would miss it. Another one, I think is called Wild Horse. It is within the same area. Angela--Mpls, MN
Monday, November 24, 2008
actually went to turret as a kid my grand father knew the previous owners. very cool to seee whats going on there.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
On my back down from Crown King I stopped by the Cleater Bar to see what all the fuss was about. I saw in your site that this place was a ghost town. So I really had to stop by. There was no room to park in front of the Bar. I had to Park about a quarter mile away from the bar. As I walked up to the Bar I could hear music Playing and People hootin Hollaring. I saw Smoke rising in front and as I got closer I could smell the fine odor of meat being cooked over a wood fire. Out front was a band playing and People dancing in the dirt. What a site to be seen. I navagated my way into the bar and was met by the Owner Dave and His Wife Darlene. As I looked around I thought to myself sure is a lot of activity going on around here for a Ghost town. So I asked is this the way it is around here all the time. They smiled and I was filled in that this was a fund raiser for the Cleater water pipe line. They told me that the old pipe line that is used to carry water to the town is on its last leggs and the town did not have the money to get a new one put in so they decided to through one heck of a party and the proceeds would go to the Cleater water line Fund. It was a great time had by all. I took lots of photo's because if I tried to tell someone what I saw there I am sure that they would not beleive me. If I knew how to insert the photo's I would do that for your view pleasure. If you are ever going to Crown King make sure you stop by and say hello to Dave and Darlene. My Name is Lyle and I live in Peoria Arizona. E-mail(lyleclark@cox.net)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
I just came across your site, and saw your pictures of Keota...I was there a few years ago, and it was fun looking at your pictures -- I took many of the same ones you did! Some were even from the same angle! I love visiting ghost towns myself! Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I love your site and all your photos! Sandy -- Johnstown, CO (email: sm12970@aol.com)
Monday, November 17, 2008
I just took a trip in October 2008 up Rollins Pass from the west side with my boyfriend and his family. We drove up to the sign that tells about Rollins Pass. We could've driven all the way to the Needle's Eye tunnel but it was getting late and we wanted to head back down. Oh yeah, it was in a Dodge Caravan! :-P It was a rental and we had a family friend from the area who is an experienced off-roader drive it. We got to the top and saw someone in an old pickup truck with a camper shell camping out up there. Brr! It is really beautiful up there at the top of the world. Its exactly like it was describe so long ago! As you're driving along you can see parts of the old snow sheds and buildings that were at the top of the pass. The conditions were great! The ride was a bit bumpy from time to time. Definitely would recommend using a 4 wheel drive vehicle unless the conditions are absolutely perfect.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
I really enjoy reading through your descriptions. what a nice thing you have done to collect all your experiences into writing. Preethi website: www.giftedhandswriting.com
Monday, November 10, 2008
You should go to Creede,colorado and follow the road out through the cliffs because it is really preety back there.And there is a lake called Browns lake about 45 miles out from Creede in the lake city direction.There is a secrect waterfall but not really secrect on the right of it and it is a dirt road but it is kinda hard to get to it but it is worth it you can get some great picture.
Sunday, November 02, 2008
This website is great! Thanks for putting up all these photos! Have you considered adding photos of Waldorf, CO?
Rocky writes Good suggestion - Next update. If you have some send them.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Rocky- Great site, just my kind of exploring, thanks an keep up the great web. Daryl aka rv`ing prospector
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Hi, after living and growing up in the area (Greeley & Ft Morgan), I finallay took a late sunday afetrnoon trip out there. Pretty neat place. I love poking around old ruins, ghost towns, cemetaries, etc., to discover a sense of life a century or more ago. I've been all over the mountains in Wyoming and Colorado, as well as out on the eastern plains, and, I wasn't dissapointed at Keota. Came yahoo'd it, found this site. CoooooooL! Dan, ac0bl, Gilcrest
Monday, October 13, 2008
Rocky - What a great trip you must have had to Alaska. I envy you and your wife. Sounds like a trip of a life time. Kennecott Ghost Town Alaska sounds like a wonderful place. I also enjoyed the humor in your "Minor Bear Encounter" story.
Rocky writes - So did my wife, of course my insurance policies are all up to date......
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Russell Gulchers past & present contact Jerry C. denbro@bellsouth.net
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Hi John K. I lived in the yellow house on the Pewabic (which I painted dark brown) from 1980-about '84. I was cruising google earth to see how the gulch is holding up and remembering when. I googled russell gulch & came up with this site & there you were. There can hardly be another John K. in the gulch. I'm retired & living in n. fl. I checked out the weather you've got coming your way & I'm glad I'm here. But I do miss the mountains. When I lived on the pewabic Bill Griffith owned it but he passed away around '95. Bill was married to my sister. I don't know who owns that property now. Doc was murdered back then & Luke Clyburn disappeared. I hope you'll contact me, John K. Are you still the mayor & fire chief? Jerry C.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
gsallygirl@embarqmail.com Did you know the song written by Tennessee Ernie Ford, "Sixteen Ton" was written about Morley, Colorado? The Rockerfeller family owned the mine & the town. They bulldozed the town down out of embarrassment...& hence the song "I owe my soul to the company store. The front face of the Catholic church is still standing because of fear if they took it down.
Great story but not the way I heard it.
This quote is from the Tennessee Ernie Ford site - " In August, 1946, Cliffie Stone, then an assistant producer and talent scout for Capitol Records, called Merle Travis (a Capitol hitmaker at that time) about recording a 78 rpm album (four discs in a binder) of folk songs. Capitol, seeing the success of a Burl Ives album, wanted their own folk music album. Merle told Cliffie he figured, "Ives has sung every folk song." Stone suggested Travis write some new songs that sounded folky, and to do so quickly; the first four-song session was scheduled for the next day. Travis recalled the traditional Nine Pound Hammer and wrote three songs that night about life in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky's coal mines, where his father worked. One was Dark As A Dungeon, the other, Sixteen Tons."
So the connection to Morley is slim at best. It is true the Rockefeller family did own the mine. It was actually the operated by the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company that was owned by John D. Rockefeller. - Rocky
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Just wanted to let you know that even though Roggen, Co.is on your list as a 'ghost town' those of us who reside here are still alive. We have new families moving in and a few businesses still open, not quite dead yet. Roggen, Co.
Read my definition of a "Ghost Town" on my home page. I realize you are alive and well. - Rocky
Monday, September 29, 2008
I found your website by accident and have had a wonderful time with it. For years my husband, daughter and I explored all the old places of Colorado and the photos brought back some amazing memories. Of course we started going out there in 1981 and so much has changed since then - but a lot has stayed the same too. Thank you for bringing it all back to me. I'd give anything to go back again. Do all the exploring you can now - life is so much shorter than you realize and things happen that you never expect. Have fun and keep the photos coming!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Rocky, I really enjoy your Ghost Towns site. I am a photographer who visits Colorado frequently..always looking for new interesting mountain places to photograph. My travel photo site is www.CrazyAboutTravel.com Dave - E-mail: CrazyAboutTravel@verizon.net
Friday, September 26, 2008
We have driven past the sign that points west to Bonanza many times but will soon make the trip to see the town. We go to Buena Vista to camp and live in the Sangres east of Ft. Garland in the southern part of CO. This is indeed a beautiful area and the pictures that show the aspen are accurate. Absolutely beautiful! Bruce and Carol :)+
Thursday, September 25, 2008
I've had the beer in Cleator and it gave me serious case of bubble guts. If you're traveling with a partner back to civilization leave the windows open.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
my great grandfather joe york lived in dearfield during this time, so it is very important to our family ,i will always this and will respect the hard time these people went through, may they rest in peace i will do what i can to help. thank you all for your effort in all you do, to keep this alive, we must never forget. god bless you all charles n. york sr. charles.n.york@lmco.com
Sunday, September 21, 2008
For years I brought a group of customers to bird hunt over at the Masters Camp and we always stopped in Roggen to have lunch at the Texaco station. Great burgers and fries. I have retired now-I live in Georgia- and haven't been back, but I still have good memories of our trips and the stop we always made at the Texaco. A neat little town and a special place for those of us who visited. Best regards, Bill Anderson
Monday, September 15, 2008
I visit this site often as it provides historical information about a site. Keep up the good work - Eric NM
Sunday, September 07, 2008
This is a great site that I was introduced to this week by my son, Kyle, from Ft. Collins, CO who was running in the Imogene Pass Run and, after staying in Telluride, they visited Alta Mine Ghost Town. His five-year-old daughter, Sarah, was assigned to investigate her grandparent's school history by her kindergarten teacher. Thus they visited and explored around Alta. My father, Bill Mertz, was Supt. of Alta Mine in 1946-47, my mother was the secretary in the office located over the general store, and our family lived there during that school year. My brother, Ronnie (13 then) and I (11) attended the one room schoolhouse in the mining camp. I was the only girl of school age, but, being a tomboy, fit right in. It truly was a trip down memory lane to see the pictures of the remains of the buildings and the absolutely spectacular scenery. I finished my schooling in Silverton, CO graduating from there in 1953. Lynda Fanning lfanning35@msn.com
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Thanks for the Russell Gulch information - very interesting. I may be able to add a little to the story of Russell Gulch. In 1833 in Padstow, Cornwall, England a John Gregor (not Gregory!) married Mary Ann Tippett. They had 13 children in and around Padstow. Their eleventh child was named Richard and he was born in 1852. Richard Gregor died in Russell Gulch in 1888. Whilst there, he and his wife had four children - Sybil Alberta Gregor (1883-1890), Richard Jesse Gregor (1884-1890), Earle John Gregor (1887-1888) and Earle Chester Gregor (1888-1889). All four children, like their father were buried in Russell Gulch. Richard Gregor had an elder brother, John Gregor, whose daughter was Mary Ann Gregor born about 1865 in Stafford, England. She married Henry Keast (also a Cornishman born 1863 from St Erme in central Cornwall) in Russell in 1889. Henry and Mary Ann's only child was a Johnnie Gregor Keast who was born and died in 1891 in Russell Gulch. Mary Ann died in 1891 and like almost everybody else in this sad tale was buried in Russell Gulch. Life was certainly tough in those pioneering days. An aside ... I am related to Henry Keast. My wife is related to his wife Mary Ann. They met in Russell Gulch, Colorado in the late 1880s. My wife and I met in Bristol, England in 1968 and had no prior knowledge of our families before that. How strange is that! Ken Ripper - kenripper@btinternet.com
Friday, August 29, 2008
Things I never dreamed of was finding a site about Jimtown. I grew up there as a young boy 1952 to 1959. We lived in a two story house on Main st. The Woods House. I read the guest book and it brings back many memories. The Goodard House I was in most because Roxan and I were playmates. I am the youngest of four in my family. My father died in the mine there in Sept of 1959. I have many old photos of Jamestown, B/W post cards,a 1957 school class photo, photos of the 1969 flash flood, even a News Paper from 1958. I would very much like to here from old childhood friends. Jerry Woods e-mail jwwestvirginia2000@yahoo.com
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Great Colorado site! Its too bad most of you out there haven't seen the ghost town of Gilman. It is now patrolled by security dudes for the proposed ski area considering being built there by Ginn Corporation out of Florida. There are buildings and ruins dating back to the 1870s. With some more modern homes and building that were abandoned about 1983 due to hazardous materials in ground water. We'll see if this coporation really spends the millions of dollars it will take to clean up the entire area before devolpement takes place. The best ghost town for me EVER! Contact me at dsblair@gmail.com for more info! Thanks!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Very nice site. As an avid photographer, I like to chronicle ghost towns and old mines sites as well. Your site has become very informative an a source of information for me in finding new towns and sites to visit. You can see some of my photos of ghost towns and mines at waynewhelessphotography.com email me at : knightstick94@msn.com
Monday, August 18, 2008
What a great site, I have been to a couple of these ghost towns. We have been to Co four(4)different times, each is a special memory to us. Your site is the tops, I revisit often
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The picture of the house with the broken windows in Jamestown was the Goodard house. Frank and I went to Jamestown in May of 2008 and took a picture of the house also. It looks exactly the same as the picture here. Barbara Goodard, boulder, Colorado
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Great site. Loved the pics. of Nevadaville. My great grandparents [Grenfell/Richards] lived there in the late 1870s/early 1880s before coming to the goldfields in Victoria, Australia. Roz rkyriako@bigpond.net.au
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
I lived in Alta during WWII I was four or five years old at the time. THe snow fall was unbelievable. We(my stepdad, mother, uncle Eppie and my uncle Orly, his wife son, and daughter lived in a small three room cabin. One winter morning I opened the cabin door and the doorway was filled with snow up over the top of the door sill. Cabin heat made the snow wet and packed so it didn't spill into the cabin. I loved the place. But we soon had to move to the "big city"(Ophir). jwil_032@yahoo.com
- Saturday, August 02, 2008
Great site - visited several of the locations you have posted. Can't wait for your next Alaskan adventures from 2008. - Bill - OK
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Good stuff. I do have to agree with whoever complained about your definition of a ghost town. I think, inherent in the word "ghost," a ghost town is abandoned. But I understand your definition, and it certainly provides a wider range of places :c) I'm interested in exceedingly small towns. I drove through Lamont, Wyoming once. Completely missed it. I had to pay close attention when driving back through to make sure I didn't miss it again. Population: 3. Absolutely amazes me that there are places that small. Tom
- Tuesday, July 08, 2008
My grandmother was raised in Bonanza and was girlhood friends with the author from there - Anne Ellis.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
I spent my summers living in the red house on your Russell Gulch page (#89). Thanks for the site. Brought back some great memories. - Alexis
- Monday, June 30, 2008
I think your site is great, it was sent to me by a friend in email and i will pass it on to others in turn. Donna
- Monday, June 23, 2008
Saw your video this weekend - Impressive
- Monday, June 23, 2008
Just checked your web site Mike - THANKS for inviting me to look it over. Great Job, Little Jon and the Green Giant.
- Saturday, June 14, 2008
I'm doing genealogy on the John U. Schmidt (perhaps spelled Smith) family. He was an engineer on the railroad running out of Como and died in an accident (implied that it was a train accident) 20 Sept 1898. His body was sent back to his home town (Peoria, IL) for burial, and his wife and children moved back there. They even exhumed twins born to them and buried in the Como Cemetery - reburied in Peoria. ANY INFORMATION on a possible train wreck on or about that date - or further information on the "accident" will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. BarbDiemer@att.net
- Wednesday, June 11, 2008
What happened? Your site has been down a couple days - Hope it stays up now as I really enjoy the site. -- Pieter NY
Please Accept my apology - the site was down for several days due to some web hosting problems. Apparently they are now fixed. I appreciate everyone's patience.
- Saturday, June 07, 2008
Fantastic Website! I just added it to my Western Favorites! Duke Wayne www.wildwestforum.com
- Friday, May 30, 2008
Great pics! We just returned from a 10 day vacation in Colorado. We did Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Royal Gorge, Mesa Verde, Durango, Ouray, Telluride and Rocky Mountain N.P. Our favorite thing was our trip to Animas Forks. The county had just plowed the road and snow was about 5-10 deep on the side of the road at Animas so we weren't able to walk around all the buildings but got some great pictures especially from the bypass road above of the entire town and all the snow covered mountains. If you're in the area this is a must see. Sikeston, Mo
- Wednesday, May 28, 2008
I also lived in Russell Gulch for many years in the schoolhouse from 1973 to 1977. My son was conceived on the backporch. It was a very wild time to live there with a small group of outlaws. No water. No electricity made it very hard to withstand the winter winds at that high elevation.
- Sunday, May 18, 2008
hey it's margarita matt here's my email matthewjohnunderwood@hotmail.com and here's anna's annaroserohlik@hotmail.com
- Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Great site - lot of information for planning visits this summer. Keep up the good work we enjoy viewing the site and the update emails you send to us. Spike and Harriet - Tempe AZ
- Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Mike ... took a look at the new Nevadaville pictures great!!! don't know if it's still there but when I lived in the area (early 70's) it was common to find natural springs around but very few where the water was drinkable cos of the mines right in the center of town in Nevadaville was one with delicious water there was no such spring in Central City that I ever knew of although there was (and still is oneI trust)at the top of the big meadow on the south side of Russell Gulch above all the mines... even in dead of winter we broke thru the ice and scooped up many a gallon thanks again for your great photos Les Cordoza Stockton Calif
- Saturday, April 26, 2008
We saw the picture of Hurricane Pass in the Jeep® Magazine and searched the web for it. We found your site. We've Jeeped the SanJuans fairly extensively but don't remember Hurricane Pass. It's beautiful.
- Sunday, April 20, 2008
enjoyed reading this site...! can't wait for the snow to finish melting here in Summit County.. Anyone know good books for the locations and directions to these sites? Mark
- Friday, April 18, 2008
I am a direct decendent of John H. Gregory and have seen these buildings a million times. I love the photos and will go and visit the area. Great site and great history.
- Rocky says: - You can go here to learn more about John H. Gregory - http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cescott/jhgregory.html
- Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Hey, Rocky-Mike, what a great site. Keep up the good work and please leave some nuggets in Alaska for future generations! Bob and Suzanne Wiederrich, Boulder.
- Monday, April 14, 2008
I need more ghost town information
- Monday, April 07, 2008
Getting ready for the summer months so I visited your site.. Nice site, lot's of places to visit. Enjoyed my visit. Frank Tempe AZ
- Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Very cool site Mike. I need to take you fishing with me sometime. I think you would really like some of the areas I visit. Have a great day !! Jason Wells
- Tuesday, March 25, 2008
My family took a ride out to nevadaville. The kids enjoyed the history and got a little spooked at the same time. I love Colorado and I am proud to call it my home. I enjoyed the pictures you posted. Being there you can just imagine how life was both the beauty of the mountains and the horrific stories of the mine workers.
- Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Just spent some time visiting your site. You should be proud of what you are doing. To provide everyone with a view into the past and provide photos and stories makes for an interesting site. Keep up the good work - A donation has been mail to your PO box. - Harriet - AZ
- Saturday, March 15, 2008
Enjoyed viewing the pictures you have of Gilman. These kind of pictures always bring memories to me. I am sure if I went into the town I could hear the sounds of the town the whistle that blew at noon, so you better high tail it home becauses that was your timer your mom gave you.. "you be home when the whistle blows" Or worse yet something horrible happen in the mine. So you would stand still in your tracks and pray it wasn't your daddy or cry when it was your friends daddy. you said you didn't take any pictures other then what you could take from the road. I plan on trying to go in the town maybe in May, I don't want pictures of the rubble I want pictures of the scenery, I want to go turn my rock over and see if my necklace is still there. :) Thanks for the memories
- Tuesday, March 11, 2008
I am planning a return to Colorado this summer and was plotting some high country tours on my GPS when I stumbled upon your website. Just a couple of critiques 1st: You have a great website, 2: I do not see Tin Cup listed? I grew up in Salida which I think at most times qualifies as a ghost town. I used to run tincup and hancock pass in my old willy's on a regular basis, I sure do miss the climb up to Alpine tunnel and camping at mirror lake. I have not had the opportunity to explore your entire website, but do you accept pics from outside sources? If so, I would gladly share any photos I have and will have. (ekdog11@sbcglobal.net).
- Saturday, March 08, 2008
This looks like the place where the sheep herders drove them through on the way to Cinnamon Pass. It sure brings back memories. We might make it there again this summer. Great website.... Dave & Pat Collins usersuper1@msn.com
- Friday, February 29, 2008
Highwayman - Canada. Yes, Rocky, I was one of those fooled by the numerous Independences that there are in Colorado. I was looking for historical information and pictures of the dynamiting of the Independence train station by WFM extremists in 1904, and thought that the Independence on the other side of the pass near Aspen was the one that was mentioned. Looking at an old photo of the station and area did not seem to jive with the geography of Aspen's locale. Altman was supposedly located on a hill near Independence, and within sight of the town, which is ridiculous if you think that Pitkin County is the proper location. It's eighty air-miles away, over a mountain pass! The labor wars of the 1890's - 1904 are a special interest of mine, and were a key point in your country's history. I'm researching one of the lead characters in those wars; the one responsible for the bombing of the Independence station went on to assassinate ex-Governor Frank Steunenberg of Caldwell Idaho, on December 30, 1905, also working for the Western Federation of Miners. The lead prosecutor at his trial was Clarence Darrow, of the 1930's "Monkey Trials" fame. Your site has helped straighten me out on a few matters!
- Sunday, February 24, 2008
I lived in Lower Four Mile Cyn. est: 1983-2001. I think we would vote in Salina at an old school house on the right hand side of the road that had a pot belly stove. Charming little place.
- Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Just browsing and looking at site about Doc Holiday etc as going to son`s wedding in Fort Collins in August 2008.This was interesting and we may try and find time to see some of these. It`s a great pity that with such a fantastic resource, these aren`t generally being `lived in` . They bring back the idea of the old west. My grandmother was born in the early 1900`s in Indiana and her birth cert was written by the local sheriff. For a Welsh girl , this site evokes memories of what life must have been like for my early family members. Thanks for bringing an interesting site to the world. Mel
- Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Nice Photos of Roggen, I grew up there and went to the Christian school by the old church till sixth grade when it was closed due to a lack of funds. I believe that Roggen had the last Stuckeys pecan shop (now Texaco) in Colorado. It also had the famous "Painter Ranch" on it and I think it was Painters who built the old church. Jake
- Sunday, February 17, 2008
Mark - I need your email address - Rocky
- Sunday, February 17, 2008
Whoops! I didn't want directions to Wild Horse! I would like to go see Wild Irishman. Directions? Thanks again!! Mark McKinsey
- Sunday, February 17, 2008
Hi! Mark McKinsey here, fellow explorer. I would like to offer my admiration for your photos. I would like to make a trip out to Wild Horse, it looks great. Can you give some directions? Thanks!
- Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Thank you for this web site. My mom, Alice Ress, was raised in Russell Gulch. She was the youngest of four. I think her home is pictured on this web site, although I'm not sure. My mom passed away almost 8 years ago. She would have been so tickled to see Russell Gulch make it on the WEB. Anyone who remembers my mom or her family, I would love to hear from you. She was always a Colorado girl at heart. aemel@bellsouth.net
- Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Thanks for this site, I grew up in Russell Gulch from 1992-1997. I lived in the house next to the top of the red one in one of your pictures. You should go back and take more. Thanks again
- Sunday, February 10, 2008
Nicholas Creede (William Harvey) had a sister who lived in Manitou Springs, CO by the name of Clara Harvey Pfifer. You can see her house at 941 Osage. "Uncle Creede" visited there often. Manitou isn't a ghost town, though! The Harvey family wasn't exactly poor -- Clara left a large trust fund to her grandson, and the family owned a lot of property around Monroe, Iowa.
- Friday, February 08, 2008
My family has 2 cabins on main street in Bonanza. Can't beleave some of the cabins are still standing and the creek dosen't look orange anymore. My sister and I used to throw rocks and walk around in that creek. I haven't been back to Bonanza in over 7 years. When I was a kid we went to Bonanza every summer. Thanks for sharing your pictures I enjoyed your website. Susan from Broken Arrow, Okla.
- Monday, February 04, 2008
I was interested to see photos of Russell Gulch as I had seen the name in the 1880 US Census. My great great Uncle Benjamin had emigrated from England in the 1860's and decided to try his luck at Gold Mining. He was listed at Russell Gulch in the 1880 Census with Chauncey Smith. Anyway the man did well and eventually struck gold, sold out to a mining company and eventually died in Chicago in the late 1890's quite a wealthy man. Rachel
- Friday, February 01, 2008
Hey Dave give me a call Paul 602-300-8265
- Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Very interesting site Rocky!!! Pullin Iron,
- Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Very interesting information, I'll add this site as a shortcut to my desk top for future ref.
- Saturday, January 26, 2008
Thanks for all of your kind words about Gold Hill. We've lived here a long time and enjoy reading the comments from all of your fans. Besides the incredible clean air, the magnificent hiking and the beauty of this place, our community is what keeps us here. We really know each other and we value our relationships with our neighbors. Cocooning in the modern 21st century doesn't exist here. It's party central when the Inn opens in summer, but then again, you already know that. Enjoy your visit!
- Saturday, January 12, 2008
January 12,2008 Enjoyed the Pictures of Keota,Colo. I was born and raised at Keota and own the Farmers and Merchants Bldg (red brick bldg)in your pictures. My family homesteaded North East of town in 1910. My uncle Was a US Commissioner there during the homestead days. He processed homestead patents for those who settled in the area. He was also a printer and newspaper man and published the Keota newspapers. James Michner visited my uncle many times while researching for his book "Centennial". In the book, Keota is portrayed as Line Camp 1. dvs1936@att.net
- Tuesday, January 01, 2008
I love your website and Nevadaville. I live only a few miles from this great historical town, and come here often. Would love to live here! Great work - keep it up!!
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