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The railcar display area continues to be upgraded with the work of the Durango Railroad Historical Society. Here we see access steps and the end of one of the platforms. Visitors are afforded easy access for viewing the cars.

The railcar display area continues to be upgraded with the work of the Durango Railroad Historical Society. Here we see access steps and the end of one of the platforms. Visitors are afforded easy access for viewing the cars.

Durango Railroad Historical Society Continues Work on Display Area

In October 2021 a Durango & Silverton crew moved the ten railcars owned by Durango Railroad Historical Society into its car shed, leaving two open spaces for future cars.
Allen Nossaman, an important factor in the early days of the Society, outside his office where he was editor and publisher of The Silverton Standard for more than ten years starting in 1963.

Allen Nossaman, an important factor in the early days of the Society, outside his office where he was editor and publisher of The Silverton Standard for more than ten years starting in 1963.

1964 was an Important Year for The San Juan County Historical Society

In 1964, The Denver & Rio Grande Western Silverton train carried something less than 50,000 riders to Silverton.
Casey Returns to Silverton

Casey Returns to Silverton

Casey Returns to Silverton

Not only was a Chamber of Commerce committee appointed to open a museum in the county jail significant in 1964 but an opportunity to acquire its first major exhibit was also tossed at the committee.
Photo Credit Columbine Roadhouse The Maypole Dance at the Monty Python Festival

Photo Credit Columbine Roadhouse The Maypole Dance at the Monty Python Festival

The Maypole Dance

The Maypole Dance at the Monty Python Festival
The Hillside Cemetery (SJC Historical Society Cemetery Clean-up is this Saturday) Photo Credit Katey Fetch

The Hillside Cemetery (SJC Historical Society Cemetery Clean-up is this Saturday) Photo Credit Katey Fetch

The Hillside Cemetery (SJC Historical

The Hillside Cemetery (SJC Historical Society Cemetery Clean-up is this Saturday)

Looking Back!

20 Years Ago September 5, 2003 In the first chapter of what could become a drawn-out saga of Silverton proportions, Silverton’s John Westlund was found guilty in municipal court Sept. 3 of violating the town’s noise ordinances.
Way Back!

Way Back!

Way Back!

Our unworthy town marshal will be asked at the next meeting of the council to tender his resignation. On Labor Day he willfully and maliciously interfered with four fights and otherwise interfered with the freedom of the celebrators.
Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society The Prosser Building at 1121 Greene Street was opened for business in June 1183, with Horace Greeley Prosser operating a furniture store and undertaker service. The building is now home to San Juan Sweets, next door to the Brown Bear Cafe. In the background can be seen the old wood-frame Silverton School which was building in 1884.

Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society The Prosser Building at 1121 Greene Street was opened for business in June 1183, with Horace Greeley Prosser operating a furniture store and undertaker service. The building is now home to San Juan Sweets, next door to the Brown Bear Cafe. In the background can be seen the old wood-frame Silverton School which was building in 1884.

Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society The Prosser Building

Photo courtesy of San Juan County Historical Society The Prosser Building at 1121 Greene Street was opened for business in June 1183, with Horace Greeley Prosser operating a furniture store and undertaker service. The building is now home to San Juan Sweets, next door to the Brown Bear Cafe.

In Brief

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