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Leadville Mining District

The mining district of Leadville was where famous Coloradans like Horace Tabor and Meyer Guggenheim made their fortunes after silver was discovered in 1877.

Status: Progress
Project Type: Colorado's Most Endangered
Counties: Lake
Region: Central Mountain
Date Listed: 1998
Construction Date: 1860s
Primary Threat: Demolition
Threat When Listed: Demolition
Primary Theme: Mining