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Elk Loop Scenic Bi-way/ Crested Butte



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Blog: Elk Loop Scenic By-way/ Crested Butte Semi-Ghost town
Date: May 24th 2012

For a state primarily known for its production of gold and silver, Colorado also was a coal producer. Crested Butte was the site. On January 24, 1884, a tremendous blast shook the town as if an earthquake of monumental proportions had happened. The residents, of course, knew exactly what had occurred. Rescuers brought to the surface 59 bodies after thirty-six hours of grueling effort. The town als ... read more


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