Machinery is hauled to the Pride of the West Mine in the winter of 1931-32. Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society
Way Back!
140 YEARS AGO Editor’s note: From Feb. 3 to April 17, 1884, Silverton suffered through one of its worst snow blockades ever.
From the February 23, 1884 edition of the Silverton Democrat: NO MAIL FOR 3 WEEKS.
In the absence of all mail for three weeks, Stanley’s circulating library has received a deserved liberal patronage. The public owes much to Mr. Stanley for his enterprise and we trust the list …
