Reproduction of a William Henry Jackson image shows "Whiskey Johnny", a mining camp dealer, he stands between two burros loaded with kegs on a trail near Creede, Colorado.
Large piles of wood are stacked at the side of the Perigo Mill in Gilpin County, Colorado. The mill has several levels, and two large smokestacks supported by wires protrude from the roof. Several smaller smokestacks also protrude from the roof. A...
Walker Anderson 1866-1904
Construction Man
Came to Denver in 1880 to learn the brick laying trade; helped construct the old Denver Court Housem State Capitol, Daniels and Fisher building, Mining Exchange, Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, and the...
"Aunt" Clara Brown 1800-1882
Former Slave
Settled in Denver or Auraria Cherry Creek in 1959; set up the first laundry in the "new country" at Central City, Colorado, amassed a fortune, bought mining claims, and used her money to help bring other...