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Ouray: 1901
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 4:31am.
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Colorado circa 1901. "Ouray from Blow-out Canyon." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative by William Henry Jackson, Detroit Publishing Co. View full size.
Town Celebrity
Submitted by Ed. Floden on Sat, 01/16/2010 - 7:31pm.
I like Ouray; I've been there several times. And it's the home of a friend of mine: Bill Fries, a.k.a. "C.W. McCall" of "Convoy" fame; a country singer of the 1970s.
As for Silverton, I recommend the Brown Bear Cafe.
Hot spring
Submitted by Mudhooks on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 10:52pm.
Apparently, the pond at the bottom of the photo is a hot spring. From what you can see on Google Maps and from Street View which enables you to stand right beside the entrance, it seems to have been whittled down over the years and a water park has been built around it. There are some user photos which show the park and pools.
Big City
Submitted by Bull City Boy on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 11:59am.
Ouray is a veritable Metropolis compared to Silverton.
Hasn't changed all that much
Submitted by ScottyB on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 11:32am.
Great shot of the greatest town in the west! Thanks for giving us a glimpse of how it used to be, before the townhouses and clutter!
Webcam at about the same location
Submitted by David Emery on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 10:10am.
Switzerland of The West
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 9:57am.
Today, a beautiful little town tucked in the mountains given the nickname Switzerland of the West. Not much room to grow, thankfully
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