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Durango, Colorado (Durango & Silverton Railroad)

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June 18th 2010
The Denver & Rio Grande Railway arrived in Durango in August of 1881 and construction on the line began in the fall of that same year. Nine months after construction began, the tracks were completed in July of 1882. The line was constructed to haul silver and gold ore from the mountains, but passengers soon realized it was the view that was truly precious. This scenic line has been in continuous o ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more