A Quick History of Ouray

Smith, P. David

ISBN 10: 1890437115 / ISBN 13: 9781890437114

Published by Western Reflections Publishing Company (edition ), 1999

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 1890437115-11-1

Synopsis:

The History of "Ouray -- Gem of the Rockies" is a fascinating tale of the typical boom and bust cycles of all of Colorado's major mining towns. Silver brought the first prospectors to the beautiful valley, but gold kept Ouray from becoming a ghost town after the Silver Crash of 1893. The town rebounded because of the demand for metals during World War I and II but slipped into an economic depression after each war. Although tourism was always important, in the 1970s it became more vital to the economy, and the town has continued to grow and prosper since that time. The abandoned ghost towns and mining relics that litter the local hillsides can be seen by anyone traveling the jeep trails interlacing the local mountains.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Quick History of Ouray
Publisher: Western Reflections Publishing Company (edition )
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good