Plummer Building - Idaho Springs, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.517 W 105° 30.997
13S E 455736 N 4399244
Henry Plummer became one of the founding fathers of Idaho Springs
Waymark Code: WMAFG3
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2011
Views: 3
The plaque reads:
THE PLUMMER BUILDING
1518 Miner Street
Henry Plummer came to Idaho Springs during the Colorado Gold Rush of 1859. He was the town's first banker and by the early 1880's began buying and developing commercial properties along Miner Street.
He and his wife, Emma, built the storefronts at 1514-1516-1518 Miner Street. In 1886 Plummer opened a thriving flour, coal, feed and hay store at 1518 Miner Street.
Henry Plummer was one of the founding fathers of Idaho Springs and served on Idaho Springs' first City Council.
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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