Central City is located in the Rocky Mountains, 35 miles west of Denver. It is at the southern end of Gilpin County at an elevation of 8,496 feet.
In 1859, John Gregory discovered "The Gregory Lode" in a gulch near Central City. Within two weeks, the gold rush was on and within two months the population grew to 10,000 people seeking their fortunes.
William Byers, founder of the Rocky Mountain News, and some companions pitched their tents on open ground squarely in the center of the mining district. Thus Central City was born and was soon the leading mining center in Colorado. It came to be known as "The Richest Square Mile On Earth". Gregory’s discovery is commemorated by a stone monument at the eastern end of the city.
In 1874 most of the buildings in Central City were destroyed by fire. The town was rebuilt, this time of brick and stone; most of these stand today.
In 1859, John Gregory discovered "The Gregory Lode" in a gulch near Central City. Within two weeks, the gold rush was on and within two months the population grew to 10,000 people seeking their fortunes.
William Byers, founder of the Rocky Mountain News, and some companions pitched their tents on open ground squarely in the center of the mining district. Thus Central City was born and was soon the leading mining center in Colorado. It came to be known as "The Richest Square Mile On Earth". Gregory’s discovery is commemorated by a stone monument at the eastern end of the city.
In 1874 most of the buildings in Central City were destroyed by fire. The town was rebuilt, this time of brick and stone; most of these stand today.
A Good 5 Cent Cigar
Aouw Building
Rose Haydee Building
I.O.O.F
International Order of Odd Fellows
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM9DZW_IOOF_Lodge_2_Central_City_CO
B.P.O.E.
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM7TQ4_Elk_Lodge_No_557_Central_City_CO
BPOE Entrance
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM7TQ4_Elk_Lodge_No_557_Central_City_CO
Main Street
Famous Bonanza
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM7TQ9_Famous_Bonanza_Casino_Central_City_CO
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