Mining Exchange Building - Idaho Springs, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.509 W 105° 30.996
13S E 455737 N 4399229
The assayer was critical to the success of mining boom towns
Waymark Code: WMAFER
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2011
Views: 2
MINING EXCHANGE BUILDING
1517 - 1523 Miner Street
J. J. Elliot had his assay office in the building which was built in 1879. Often during boom days of the 1880's dozens of ore wagons were parked on Miner Street in front of the "Exchange". Elliott promoted himself in the city directories of the period as "an assayer and bullion buyer". He was also president and manager of the Idaho Springs Electric Company and had the difficult job of convincing the citizens of Idaho Springs that electricity wasn't just a passing fad and that it was safe.
The building now houses Colorado famous BeauJo's Pizza.
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
Historical Society of Idaho Springs and City of Idaho Springs
County or City: Idaho Springs
Date Dedicated: Unknown
Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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