Leadville Historic District
by Ben Prepelka
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Leadville Historic District
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Ben Prepelka
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Perched on a mountaintop at nearly twice the elevation of Colorado’s famous Mile High City, Leadville’s elevation at 10,152 feet makes it one of the highest cities in the United States. With its rich deposits of gold, silver, lead, and the majority of the world’s molybdenum, Leadville played a huge role in Colorado’s mining history.
Today, Leadville is known for its festive atmosphere. Tourists are drawn to its wonderfully restored Victorian style buildings, such as the Delaware Hotel, Tabor Opera House, City Hall and St. George’s Church. Located near the junction of U.S. Route 24 and SR 91 and lying among the dramatic peaks of the Rockies, Leadville is recognized with a National Historic Landmark District designation.
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February 2nd, 2023
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