The Olsen, Mary Ann creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Silverton Story" by Mary Ann Olsen is a historical account written in the early 1960s. This book chronicles the rich history of Silverton, Colorado, focusing on its development during the mining boom and the unique challenges faced by its inhabitants. The likely topic of the book encompasses the founding, growth, and transformation of Silverton as a significant mining town in the rugged San Juan Mountains. In the narrative, Olsen provides detailed accounts of key figures, events, and the socio-economic landscape of Silverton from its early days as a mining camp to its status as a permanent settlement. The book highlights the struggles of early prospectors, significant mining discoveries like the "Little Giant Gold Mine," and the establishment of essential infrastructure such as railroads, banks, and schools. Throughout, the author depicts the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of the town's residents, illustrating how Silverton has managed to thrive amidst the fluctuating fortunes of the mining industry and natural adversities, ultimately becoming a cherished part of Colorado's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-11-19 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Silverton (Colo.) -- History F721 Original publication data not identified 62044819 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60733 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60733 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134411.0 60733