The train to Silverton
Silverton Colorado
These pictures were taken by Magnus & Laila Falk when they visited Silverton in
2005
Magnus & Laila, thank you for the pictures.
The train to Silverton
"Scenic" ride
Magnus, guide, and Laila
Tour of the mine
This is how it was done.
The tool is called a "widowmaker"
River view from the train
Silverton school
Great Views of Silverton
Snow in September
Silverton Museum
Old mine
Old train cars
Town square
Silverton jail
Silverton public library
River below, long way down
Lots of trees
Silverton main street
Miners hospital
Houses where miners lived
Beautiful house high in mts.
Silverton town hall
Train pictures
Long way down to the river
Silverton historical society
Hotel where Laila and Magnus stayed
Magnus panning for gold
Laila Falk and Freda Peterson
Freda has written some excellent books about the Silverton
Hillside Cemetery.
Hillside Cemetery, Silverton Colorado
http://www.silvertonhillside.com/