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The once and future Silver Queen of the Rockies: Georgetown, Colorado and the fight for survival into the 20th century

Date

2019

Authors

Bradley, Christine A., author
Smith, Duane A., author
University Press of Colorado, publisher

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Abstract

The life of Georgetown, Colorado, after the turn of the twentieth century as mining in Clear Creek County steadily declined and ultimately collapsed. Tourism, skiing, and historic preservation replaced mineral extraction and contributed to Georgetown's survival, and ultimate flourishing, after the loss of its principal industry.--Provided by publisher.

Description

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Rights Access

Access is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.

Subject

Georgetown (Colo.) -- History -- 19th century
Georgetown (Colo.) -- History -- 20th century
Silver mines and mining -- Colorado -- Georgetown -- History -- Pictorial works
Gold mines and mining -- Colorado -- Georgetown -- History -- Pictorial works
Tourism -- Colorado -- Georgetown
Historic preservation -- Colorado -- Georgetown

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