John Richardson, Ken Balleweg, and Patty Dailey have come together to initiate this community driven project to protect the Christ of the Mines Shrine. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos
Geologist Ken Balleweg shows where the sulfuric process has started to deteriorate the stone wall behind the statue pedestal, this rock needs to be removed and replaced in order to stabilize the rock wall. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos
John Richardson’s son Mike is one of the masons working on the project, which now makes three generations involved. Photo credit John Richardson
An area that has already been repaired blends into the arch seamlessly, but you can see the yellowing stones below. Photo credit John Richardson
The Christ of the Mines Shrine that sits just about Silverton, perched in the middle of Anvil Mountain, is in desperate need of repair. The Italian Carrara marble statue is solid and not in need of repair, but the pedestal, the rock wall, and arch adorning the statue are.
Two Silverton locals have spearheaded the efforts on their own and need help from our community to take on thi...
