Telluride Historic District - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Telluride Historic District - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The Telluride Historic District encompasses a significant portion of the developed area of the former mining boom town of Telluride, Colorado. Telluride was founded in 1878, and was a major metals mining center until 1913. The historic district covers of downtown Telluride and surrounding residential areas, as well as Lone Tree Cemetery, the town's first cemetery. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961 for its well-preserved late boom-town architecture.Christine Whitacre (November 1987) , National Park Service and Read more on Wikipedia
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