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South Park mining history |
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Gallows Frame that lowered miners into mines |
The "Denver, South Park and Pacific Railway" (1872-1894) was a narrow gauge railroad that ran from Denver Union Station to Gunnison, with a spur off to Breckenridge and on to Leadville. The railroad served as a profitable freight link from the mining towns, and operated up until 1937. South Park City has a narrow gauge engine on display, although this one was built in 1914 and did not operate on the SSPPR line.
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1914 Porter Mogul #6 locomotive |
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Inside of the Assay office |
Two of the original buildings on the museum site are the "Wagon Shed" and the "Transportation Shed", these buildings now house a display of early vehicles, including a US Mail Stagecoach, a Sheepherder's wagon, covered wagon, and several other horse drawn wagon's.
The covered wagon is an icon of the American West, was used mainly as a way for migrants to carry their belongings as they headed across the great plains into the West from the mid 1800's.
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Early covered wagon |
This 1895 cabin from Garo (10 miles southeast of Fairplay) has a great display of equipment that would of been in a pioneering wash house, no washing machines or tumble driers here!. I actually really like the outside of the cabin.
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1895 cabin |
South Park City is one of those Colorado hidden Gems, it is tucked away, and perhaps unnecessarily overlooked by some passers by. The museum is a real treat though for anyone interested in the American West, and/or 1880's history. The $10 entrance fee is valid all day long (you can come and go as you please), which is handy if you wish to grab a bite at one of the local restaurants a short walk away.
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The Carpernter shop and School house |
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South Park City original buildings |
Essential information:
South Park City website
Town of Fairplay
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