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Remains of the mill and adjacent structures at Holy Cross City, which is ten miles south of Minturn or eleven miles north of Tennessee Pass. By the time this photo was taken, Fleming Lumber Co. had removed the main steam engine and one of the boilers from the mill to use in a saw mill. [Courtesy of Ted Beck]
26. Holy Cross City
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A cabin at Holy Cross City. The entrance to the Mollie Tunnel is visible in the background. An explosion occurred in the Mollie Tunnel on December 16, 1896.
"The accident was caused by the explosion of a shot in a missed hole. Five men were in the drift at the time, and two, Eugene Belmont and P. O. Sullivan, both of Kokomo, were so badly injured in the face and eyes that it is likely they will lose their sight." -- The Aspen Tribune, December...
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A unidentified individual leans against a cabin near Holy Cross City.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post office, two general stores, saloon, assay office and hotel, called the Timberline Hotel. There were reportedly two mills in operation at Holy...
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An unidentified individual drives a wagon full of rocks to the crusher at Holy Cross City.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post office, two general stores, saloon, assay office and hotel, called the Timberline Hotel. There were reportedly two mills...
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A driveway to the new mill at Holy Cross City.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post office, two general stores, saloon, assay office and hotel, called the Timberline Hotel. There were reportedly two mills in operation at Holy Cross City, the Holy...
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An assay office located at Holy Cross City. Assay offices are set up to test the purity of metals.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post office, two general stores, saloon, assay office and hotel, called the Timberline Hotel. There were reportedly...
35. Holy Cross City
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A view of several buildings at Holy Cross City. Deep snow covers the ground. There is evidence of a burn mark on the left-hand side of the image.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post office, two general stores, saloon, assay office and hotel, called...
36. Holy Cross City
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Looking down into Holy Cross City. Several buildings are visible in the midground.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post office, two general stores, saloon, assay office and hotel, called the Timberline Hotel. There were reportedly two mills in operation...
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A view of Holy Cross City, taken in the 1890s. A building is visible on the left.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post office, two general stores, saloon, assay office and hotel, called the Timberline Hotel. There were reportedly two mills in operation...
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A group of individuals stand next to a building at Holy Cross City. The gentleman seated on the left is holding a pickaxe. It is unknown if these individuals were residents of Holy Cross City or were visiting.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post...
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The post office at Holy Cross City. Four individuals are pictured in the photograph, one standing in the snow on the left, one standing on the stairs, one in front of the door to the post office, and one on horseback on the right.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The...
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A blurred image of Mountain peaks near Holy Cross City.
Holy Cross City was a short-lived mining camp located in what is today the Holy Cross Wilderness. A mining camp in the Holy Cross Mining District, Holy Cross City reached a population of 300 between 1881 and 1883. The town included a post office, two general stores, saloon, assay office and hotel, called the Timberline Hotel. There were reportedly two mills in operation at Holy Cross City,...