Bill Jones and Jake Gallegos Standing in front of the mining artifact display at the gift shop Photo credit Hillary Cable
Mine cart displayed in the parking lot Photo credit Hillary Cable
Jake Gallegos explaining how miners illuminated their work space Photo credit Hillary Cable
Mantrap displayed in parking lot of the Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour Photo credit Hillary Cable
One of the oldest tourist businesses in Silverton, The Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this July. The company was formed in 1991 by Bill Jones, Jim Melcher, Nolan Maclain, and Bob Travis. Bill guided the first tour in July 1992 and is the current owner operator. He can be found behind the counter in the gift shop most days, selling tickets and answering the phone.
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