Arbany Park & The Frying Pan Coke Oven, Basalt, CO
March 26th 2012 History of the Basalt Kilns
The construction of the kilns dates back to the early 1880's, a time of great change and dynamic growth in the Roaring Fork, Fryingpan and neighboring river valleys. Towns were being formed, prospering, and disappearing throughout the region. Aspen's population was 900 in 1880, and incorporated in 1881. Other towns of this period included Independence, Crysta
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