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#1 - March 10, 2025 - One of our favorite turnout view points on U.S. Rte. 24 just North of Wilkerson Pass (9,507 ft.) overlooking Eleven Mile Canyon with a spectacular view of the Colorado Rockies Front Range.
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#2 - March 10, 2025 - Just South of Beuna Vista, CO a view of the Collegiate Peaks of the Colorado Rockies.
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#3 - March 10, 2025 - We arrive in Leadville, CO at 10,152 ft. it is the highest City inn North America. It is 4,000 ft. higher than our home in Colorado Springs.
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#4 - March 10, 2025 - We arrive in Leadville, CO at 10,152 ft. it is the highest City inn North America. It is 4,000 ft. higher than our home in Colorado Springs.
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#6 - March 10, 2025 - A view from St. Vincent Medical Center on the South side of Leadville, CO.
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#7 - March 10, 2025 - Entering Leadville, CO on U,S, Rte. 24 from the South..
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#8 - March 10, 2025 - Historical markers on U.S. Rte. 24 on the South end of Leadville, CO..
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#9 - March 10, 2025 - Historical marker on U.S. Rte. 24 on the South end of Leadville, CO..
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#10 - March 10, 2025 - Historical marker on U.S. Rte. 24 on the South end of Leadville, CO..
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#11 - March 10, 2025 - Historical marker on U.S. Rte. 24 on the South end of Leadville, CO..
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#12 - March 10, 2025 - Our rental house on 12th St. in Leadville, CO just 3 blocks North of the main downtown.. It is much bigger on the inside than it appears on the outside. It has a living room, 2 bed rooms (one queen, one king bed), formal dining room, kitchen and full bath.
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#13 - March 10, 2025 - Our rental house on 12th St. in Leadville, CO just 3 blocks North of the main downtown..
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#14 - March 10, 2025 - Downtown Leadville, CO looking South on Harrision Ave., the main street.
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#15 - March 10, 2025 - The American National Bank Building, which now houses the Welcome Center in downtown Leadville, CO looking South on Harrision Ave., the main street.
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#16 - March 10, 2025 - The American National Bank Building, which now houses the Welcome Center in downtown Leadville, CO on Harrision Ave., the main street.
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#17 - March 10, 2025 - An area map insde the Welcome Center in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#18 - March 10, 2025 - a display iinsde the Welcome Center in downtown Leadville, CO. "I have to poop outside!! What do i do?!"
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#19 - March 10, 2025 - Downtown Convenience Store, former Chinese restaurant and other shops looking North at Harrison Ave.and 5th St. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#20 - March 10, 2025 - One of the many murals in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#21 - March 10, 2025 - Cathy contemplating tonight's dinner at Quincy's Steak & Spirits, our favorite restaurant in downtown Leadville, CO as we look North on Harrison Ave.
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#22 - March 11, 2025 - An old log cabin and view of the Rockies as we take a drive South of town to find one of the entrances to the Mineral Belt Trail, a 12 mile paved bike and hikling trail that encircles Leadville, CO.
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#23 - March 11, 2025 - We find the #1 entrances to the Mineral Belt Trail, a 12 mile paved bike and hikling trail that encircles Leadville, CO.
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#24 - March 11, 2025 - We find the #1 entrances to the Mineral Belt Trail, a 12 mile paved bike and hikling trail that encircles Leadville, CO. Our rental house is at #10, which we only realized the last day.
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#25 - March 11, 2025 - We find the #1 entrances to the Mineral Belt Trail, "Dedicated July 29, 2000"..
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#26 - March 11, 2025 - We find the #1 entrances to the Mineral Belt Trail, "Dedicated July 29, 2000"..
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#27 - March 11, 2025 - So, find the #1 entrances at "Mile 0" to the Mineral Belt Trail, Unfortunately, although it is paved, it is snow and ice packed. Not conducive to our safe hiking.
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#28 - March 11, 2025 - So, find the #1 entrances at "Mile 0" to the Mineral Belt Trail, Unfortunately, although it is paved, it is snow and ice packed. Not conducive to our safe hiking.
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#30 - March 11, 2025 - Back to town looking North on Harrison Ave.
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#31 - March 11, 2025 - Back to town looking North on Harrison Ave. The famous Tabor Opera House is on the right.
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#32 - March 11, 2025 - Back to town looking North on Harrison Ave. Another mural on the left and the famous Tabor Opera House is on the right.
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#34 - March 11, 2025 - The history part 1 of the famous Tabor Opera House.
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#35 - March 11, 2025 - The history part 2 of the famous Tabor Opera House.
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#36 - March 11, 2025 - The famous Tabor Opera House on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#37 - March 11, 2025 - The famous Tabor Opera House on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#38 - March 11, 2025 - Tennessee Pass Restaurant and Cafe on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#39 - March 11, 2025 - Leadville Outdoors and Mountain Market on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#40 - March 11, 2025 - Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville's legendary saloon on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#41 - March 11, 2025 - Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville's legendary saloon on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#42 - March 11, 2025 - Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville's legendary saloon on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#43 - March 11, 2025 - Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville's legendary saloon on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#44 - March 11, 2025 - Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville's legendary saloon on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO. The two pictures are of its namesake. The saloon was named after the second daughter of Horace and Baby Doe Tabor. In 1890 shortly after her birth, hearing the baby gurgle, William Jennings Bryan, a politition, exclaimed "Why that baby's laughter has the ring of a silver dollar!". This remark was the inspiration for her name: Rosemary Silver Dollar Echo Honneymoon Tabor.
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#45 - March 11, 2025 - A brief history of the Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville's legendary saloon on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#46 - March 11, 2025 - The entrance to the Silver Dollar Saloon, Leadville's legendary saloon on Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#47 - March 11, 2025 - The main bar room of the Silver Dollar Saloon. That's Cathy in the center/
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#48 - March 11, 2025 - Cathy starts to view the hundreds of historic pictures and artifacts in the huge back dining room of the Silver Dollar Saloon.
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#49 - March 11, 2025 - A panoramic view of the huge back dining room of the Silver Dollar Saloon and its hundreds of historic pictures and artifacts . Cathy on the right.
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#50 - March 11, 2025 - Another view of the huge back dining room of the Silver Dollar Saloon and its hundreds of historic pictures and artifacts .
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#51 - March 11, 2025 - The famous John "Doc" Holliday moved to Leadville in 1883 (after the shootout at the OK Corral) and lived accross the street from the Silver Dollar Saloon, which he frequented trying his luck at gambling and occassionally bartending. During his visits, he played this piano in the back left corner of the huge back dining room.
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#52 - March 11, 2025 - Two original U.S. Marshall badges of Wyatt Earp from Dodge City and a funeral notice for "Doc" Holliday. "Doc" Holliday lived in Leadville from 1883 to May 1887 when he left for Glenwood Springs, CO, believing the vapor caves and mineral hot springs were his last chance for a cure from his Tuberculosis. He died six months later, on Nov. 8, 1887.
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#53 - March 11, 2025 - One of the original U.S. Marshall badges of Wyatt Earp from Dodge City.
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#54 - March 11, 2025 - A funeral notice for "Doc" Holliday. He stayed in Leadville from 1883 to May 1887 when he left for Glenwood Springs, CO, believing the vapor caves and mineral hot springs were his last chance for a cure from his Tuberculosis. He died six months later, on Nov. 8, 1887.
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#55 - March 11, 2025 - Surrounded by pictures of Rosmary Silver Dollar Tabor, Baby Doe Tabor and others, in the center is the Unsinkable Margaret "Molly" Brown, who moved to Leadville in 1885 when she wa 18 and on Sept. 1, 1886 married mining engineer, James Joseph Brown. After 23 years of marriage, they privately signed a separation agreement in 1909. In 1912, Molly Brown booked passage on the RMS Titanic, which famously sank on April 15, 1912. Brown helped others to board lifeboats and finally abandoned ship on Lifeboat N. 6. She was later called "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" by authors.
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#56 - March 11, 2025 - On top, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and below Rosmary Silver Dollar Tabor, namesake of the Silver Dollar Saloon (see slide #044).
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#57 - March 11, 2025 - "The Lady Behind the Bar", Silver Dollar Saloon's resident ghost.
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#58 - March 11, 2025 - "The Lady Behind the Bar", Silver Dollar Saloon's resident ghost.
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#59 - March 11, 2025 - Performance stage in the right rear of the back dining room of the Silver Dollar Saloon.
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#60 - March 11, 2025 - Looking towards the front and the right wall of the back dining room of the Silver Dollar Saloon.
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#61 - March 11, 2025 - Lookee here on the right wall of the back dining room of the Silver Dollar Saloon. A previous owner was a New York Yankees fan and friend of the late manager, Billy Martin.
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#62 - March 11, 2025 - Lookee here on the right wall of the back dining room of the Silver Dollar Saloon. A previous owner was a New York Yankees fan and friend of the late manager, Billy Martin.
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#63 - March 11, 2025 - Lookee here on the right wall of the back dining room of the Silver Dollar Saloon. A previous owner was a New York Yankees fan and friend of the late manager, Billy Martin.
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#64 - March 11, 2025 - The front main bar room. The original mahogany front bar and 3/4 inch thick "diamond dust" (actually silver or tin mixed with mercury) mirrors were from St. Louis, MO and took 3 weeks to arrive, part by covered wagon and part by train. After arrival, the train was completely gutted. The two booths in the bar area were the seats on the train. The left and large center mirror are original. The right panel was replaced in the 1970s after being smashed by a bar brawl during a Denver Bronco game. The entire back bar is now appraised and insured for just over $2 million.
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#65 - March 11, 2025 - Self portrait. The original mahogany front bar and 3/4 inch thick "diamond dust" (actually silver or tin mixed with mercury) mirrors were from St. Louis, MO and took 3 weeks to arrive, part by covered wagon and part by train. After arrival, the train was completely gutted. The two booths in the bar area were the seats on the train. The left and large center mirror are original. The right panel was replaced in the 1970s after being smashed by a bar brawl during a Denver Bronco game. The entire back bar is now appraised and insured for just over $2 million.
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#66 - March 11, 2025 - Eric Johns, the owner and proprieter of the Silver Dollar Saloon.
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#67 - March 11, 2025 - Eric Johns, the owner and proprieter of the Silver Dollar Saloon. "Chicken pot pie - three of my favorite things".
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#68 - March 11, 2025 - Over the doorway between the front and back rooms.
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#69 - March 11, 2025 - Cathy sitting in one of the booths in the front bar room. The seats were removed from a train that delivered parts of the bar and large mirrors.
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#70 - March 11, 2025 - Cathy sitting in one of the booths in the front bar room. The seats were removed from a train that delivered parts of the bar and large mirrors.
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#71 - March 11, 2025 - I know it's blurry, I am not great at selfies and it was dark, but I had to include this salute to all of you from the legendary Silver Dollar Saloon in Leadville, CO.
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#72 - March 11, 2025 - For our second night dinner we decided to eat at the famous High Mountain Pies we had heard so much about in Leadville, CO.
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#73 - March 11, 2025 - For our second night dinner we decided to eat at the famous High Mountain Pies we had heard so much about in Leadville, CO. The pizza was great! It did not disappoint!
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#74 - March 12, 2025 - An art installation on the sidewalk outside the Rock Hut Store in Leadville, CO.
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#75 - March 12, 2025 - Looking South from the North end of Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#76 - March 12, 2025 - City Hall at the North end of Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#77 - March 12, 2025 - A quaint old house turned store at the North end of Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#78 - March 12, 2025 - The "Old Church", formerly a Presbyterian Church, at the North end of Harrison Ave. in downtown Leadville, CO.
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#79 - March 12, 2025 - We visit the Temple Israel Synagogue, now a museum in Leadville, CO.
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#80 - March 12, 2025 - Temple Israel Synagogue, now a museum in Leadville, CO.
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#81 - March 12, 2025 - Temple Israel Synagogue, now a museum in Leadville, CO.
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#82 - March 12, 2025 - Inside Temple Israel Synagogue, now a museum in Leadville, CO.
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#83 - March 12, 2025 - Inside Temple Israel Synagogue, now a museum in Leadville, CO.
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#84 - March 12, 2025 - Certificate of Incorporation of Temple Israel Synagogue - "...this 8th day of October A.D. 1887".
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#85 - March 12, 2025 - Wooden Star of David (Kagen David) 1884 Temple Israel Synagogue. During the restoration of the building, this original star was found in the ground near rhe Northwest corner of the building.
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#86 - March 12, 2025 - Grave Marker circa 1885 Hebrew Cemetery. This wooden board served as a grave marker for the Feitleberg Infant. It was the only surviving wooden marker left in the Hebrew Cemetery exposed to the harsh Leadville environment.
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#87 - March 12, 2025 - The main altar of Temple Israel Synagogue, now a museum in Leadville, CO.
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#88 - March 12, 2025 - The organ to the right of the main altar of Temple Israel Synagogue, now a museum in Leadville, CO.
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#94 - March 12, 2025 - Tribute to David May (see stone monument in slide #096) and Leopold Guldman in Temple Israel Synagogue, now a museum in Leadville, CO.
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#95 - March 12, 2025 - From the loft of Temple Israel Synagogue, a curious juxtaposion of a Christian church right across the street in Leadville, CO.
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#96 - March 12, 2025 - A stone monument on the sidewalk on Harrison Ave. "The nationwide May Department Stores mercantile empire was born in September, 1877, when David May opened his first store in a tent 300 feet South of this tablet. From 1881 to1888 tht May Store occupied this site at 315 Harrison Avenue. Erected by the May Company, Denver September, 1952. Commemorating the 75th anniversary if the opening of the first store by David May."
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#97 - March 12, 2025 - A stone monument on the sidewalk on Harrison Ave. "The nationwide May Department Stores mercantile empire was born in September, 1877, when David May opened his first store in a tent 300 feet South of this tablet. From 1881 to1888 tht May Store occupied this site at 315 Harrison Avenue. Erected by the May Company, Denver September, 1952. Commemorating the 75th anniversary if the opening of the first store by David May."
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#98 - March 12, 2025 - A mural on the site of the first May Department Store on Harrison Ave.
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#99 - March 12, 2025 - A mural on the site of the first May Department Store on Harrison Ave.
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#100 - March 12, 2025 - We head South from town to explore.
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#101 - March 12, 2025 - South from town we find the Westwoods Subdivision consisting of these fairly new built narrow homes.
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#102 - March 12, 2025 - South from town we find the Westwoods Subdivision consisting of these fairly new built narrow homes.
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#103 - March 13, 2025 - On our last night we decided to eat dinner in the Delaware Hotel Restaurant, but first a tour.
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#104 - March 13, 2025 - The Delaware Hotel and Restaurant, on the corner of Harrision Ave. and 7th St. It was completed in October 1886 by the three Callaway brothers: William F., George F., or John W. It was named for their home State of Delaware. The hotel has reportedly hosted celebrities such as Molly Brown (a local socialite who was onboard the Titanic and assisted survivors after the tragedy), the magician, Houdini, the composer, John Philips Sousa, and the famous outlaw, Butch Cassidy.
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#105 - March 13, 2025 - The Delaware Hotel and Restaurant, on the corner of Harrision Ave. and 7th St.
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#106 - March 12, 2025 - An old protrait, possibly one of the founders of the Delaware Hotel, the Callaway brothers: William F., George F., or John W..
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#107 - March 12, 2025 - Inside the main entrance of the Delaware Hotel,
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#108 - March 12, 2025 -The main bar and lobby of the Delaware Hotel,
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#109 - March 12, 2025 - Looking back to the main bar and lobby of the Delaware Hotel,
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#110 - March 12, 2025 - Looking back from the hotel restaurant through the archway tunnel to the main bar and lobby of the Delaware Hotel as Cathy asks some questions at the main desk,
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#111 - March 12, 2025 - Looking into the first section of the hotel restaurant of the Delaware Hotel.
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#112 - March 12, 2025 - Looking into the second section of the hotel restaurant of the Delaware Hotel. Later that evening we ate at the table to the left and had a great meal.
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#113 - March 12, 2025 - The breakfast bar in the Delaware Hotel.
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#114 - March 13, 2025 - On our last day heading home, we stop in downtown Leadville for a delicious breakfast at the Silver Llama.
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#115 - March 13, 2025 - The history of the the Silver Llama.
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#116 - March 13, 2025 - On our last day heading home, we stop in downtown Leadville for a delicious breakfast at the Silver Llama. Cathy is at the right.
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#117 - March 13, 2025 - On our last day heading home, we stop in downtown Leadville for a delicious breakfast at the Silver Llama.
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#118 - March 13, 2025 - Driving home South of Leadville, we see this spectacular view of the mountains and cute little church.
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#119 - March 13, 2025 - Driving home South of Leadville, Cathy took this photo out the car window of this great view of the Rockies
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#120 - March 13, 2025 - Driving home South of Leadville, Cathy took another photo out the car window of this great view of the Rockies
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