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Silverton’s Notorious Blair Street and Prostitution Silverton’s mining boom began in 1860, and soon, Blair Street was crowded with saloons, gambling halls, and bordellos—rang with the raucous clamor of young, single men....
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Colorado Stagecoach History 1861- 1915 Colorado stagecoach travel was vital as miners and other people seeking their fortunes began streaming into Colorado in the 1850s, it was apparent that transportation to the camps was insuffi...
Colorado Gold Rush Just like the California Gold Rush in 1849 brought wealth-seeking people to that state, Colorado experienced a similar influx of people in 1858. It all began with the discovery of gold near present-day Denver. T...