120 YEARS AGO
From the June 22, 1912 edition of the Silverton Standard:
OTTO MEARS OPENING ROAD TO THE FORKS.
The Silverton Northern has a large force of men at work opening the road to Animas Forks and it is a safe bet that by the time we go to press Otto Mears will have the trains at the Gold Prince mill.
They were above the Silver ...