Ceremonial transfer of title to site of former Silverton Northern Ticket Office and Depot in Silverton from the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad to the San Juan County Historical Society Roadmaster. Jack Rentfrow (left) hands documents to Society chairman, Alfred Klinke (right). Photo was taken on the Northeast side of the Silverton Northern Ticket Office and Depot on 10th Street. April 1976 Photographer: Larry J. Duthie Photo courtesy of the San Juan Historical Society
Way Back!
150 YEARS AGO From the April 27, 1876 edition of the La Plata Miner: MURDER OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF.It appears some trouble existed about a water ditch, between a person by the name of Lamb, and the Lambert family, composed of father and three sons, who were formerly residents of Silverton. A warrant was issued by the local magistrate, upon complaint of Lamb, for the arrest ...
