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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CJ3_bradshaw-circle_Durango-CO.html
Dedicated to Charles E. Bradshaw Jr. who established the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Mr. Bradshaw saved the Silverton branch of the Denver & Rio Grande Western from abandonment in 1981 and preserved the Railroad as a National Histor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM141L_lime-creek-burn-1879_Durango-CO.html
This man-caused forest fire burned 26,000 acres consuming approximately 150,000,000 board-feet of timber. Reforestation by direct seeding and planting of seedling trees was started in 1911 and continues today. The project was financed by federal f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYYQ_the-newman-block_Durango-CO.html
Built in 1892 by Senator Charles Newman, pioneer merchant, miner and legislator. He maintained his office here until his death in 1906.
Major Daniel L. Sheets, cattleman and member of Colorado's second state legislature, operated the U.S. Land …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYYP_jack-dempsey_Durango-CO.html
In 1915, here at 10th and Main 20 year old Colorado native Jack Dempsey the "Manassa Mauler" knocksdown [sic] Andy Malloy in a ten round fight winning $50 and going on to become world heavyweight champion in 1919.