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Idaho Springs Nowhere in Colorado is the state's mining history more obvious than in Idaho Springs. Gold was first discovered in Colorado here in 1859. Several mine tours give visitors insight into local mining history. In town is the Argo Gold Mine and Mill, where you can see what a working mill
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Jun 27, 2014The Argo Tunnel and Mill. Soon the easy placer gold was panned from the streams. The miners followed the trail of gold to its source in the mountains and hard rock lode mining began. Crews raised ore from 1000 feet and deeper, 1000 pounds a load. But the deeper the miners dug, the more water they encountered.
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The Argo Gold Mine and Mill Print. Mountain Dreams. $22. $18. More from This Artist Similar Designs. 1848 California Gold Country Map Print. Jon Neidert. $20. $16. More from This Artist Similar Designs. Kcgm. Gold Mine,western Australia Print. John W Banagan.
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The Argo Gold Mine and Mill Print. Mountain Dreams. $22. $18. More from This Artist Similar Designs. 1848 California Gold Country Map Print. Jon Neidert. $20. $16. More from This Artist Similar Designs. Kcgm. Gold Mine,western Australia Print. John W Banagan.
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Sep 07, 2020Leaving Denver, the first notable place along the way is Idaho Springs. Here, you can tour the Argo Gold Mine and Mill, walk historic Miner Street, detour up scenic "Oh My Gawd" Road (Virginia Canyon Road), go rafting on Clear Creek, or tackle a hike (St. Mary's Glacier is a popular short trail).
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Nov 20, 2019Developers at the Argo Gold Mill and Tunnel property in Idaho Springs have big plans for the historic Colorado landmark including the construction of a gondola that would open as soon as next summer. CBS4 reports developers already have special zoning approved for this project and say it will serve as an access point to 14 miles of year-round
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MIGHTY ARGO MILL and TUNNEL. You can't miss the MIGHTY ARGO MILL and TUNNEL when you're in town. This is more than just a gold mine, Idaho Springs will attest. The tunnel of the ARGO was built at the turn of the 20 th century to drain the local gold mines. This groundbreaking technology made mining much easier and safer for everyone involved.
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Mar 24, 2014The Argo Gold Mill in Idaho Springs, Colorado made quite an impact on the state's mining history. It all began in 1859 with the first discovery of placer gold, and continued until 1943. The best way to learn about this significant time in Colorado's past is to visit the Argo Gold Mill and Mine, now a national historic site.
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Nearby Idaho Springs, a former mining town, makes for a nice outing. History buffs will appreciate the Argo Gold Mine and Mill Museum. The City and County of Denver Mountain Park, Echo Lake and Echo Lake Lodge are located adjacent to the campground.
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Argo Gold Mine and Mill, 2350 Riverside Dr., ☏ +1 303-825-6513. Daily 9AM- 6PM. Here you take a tour of one the famous mines in the area, also gives live demonstrations as well and you can pan for gold here. Added to the list of National Register of Historic Places in 1978 Phoenix Gold Mine, P.O. Box 3236, ☏ +1 303-567-0422.
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mining history. It all began in 1859 with the first discovery of placer gold. Mining continued to thrive until 1943, when a fatal underground accident closed the mill and tunnel forever. The best way to learn about this significant time in Colo- rado's past is to visit the Argo Gold Mill and Mine, now a
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We happened upon the historic Argo Gold Mill in Idaho Springs, Colorado, on my way from Rocky Mountains National Park. Apparently Idaho Springs was gold central in the early 20th century. It began operation in 1893 and the Argo Tunnel was built between 1893 and 1910. Before the Argo Gold Mine Mill closed in 1943, nearly $1 Trillion worth of gold (in today's dollars) was processed from the
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May 29, 2014Argo gold mine and mill. Western town . One of the things I love about traveling the roads is seeing the unusual things I would miss if flying, like the Argo gold mine and mill, and the little western town along side of it. The Summit scenic rest stop
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Mar 29, 2019Argo Gold Mine and Mill, Idaho Springs Trek through the Argo Tunnel, observe tools of the trade, and pan for gold or gemstones, keeping what you find! This expansive mine is brimming with history, but at its height only required around five people to operate it.
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Argo Mill and Tunnel. Take a tour of the mighty Argo Mill and Tunnel, which was once known for being the longest mining tunnel in the world at more than 4 miles long. Responsible for more than one hundred million dollars of gold when gold was valued at $18.00 to $35.00 per ounce Equalling nearly 3 Trillion Dollars in today's value!
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Nov 15, 2016The Argo Mine, at that time of its completion in 1970 after 17 years of excavation, was the longest and deepest in the world. It was about twelve feet in diameter, reached a depth of 1,300 feet and was 4.16 miles long. Its purpose was to not only access gold ore but to also drain and ventilate other mines that it passed under. The other mines were also able to transport gold ore by way of the
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Jul 25, 2011Several mine tours give visitors insight into local mining history. In town is the Argo Gold Mine and Mill, where you can see what a working mill looked like. And not far from town is the Phoenix Gold Mine, a working mine, where you can learn about modern and historical mining techniques and do a little gold panning yourself.
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May 17, 2017Until 1943, the town was an epicenter of Colorado's gold rush, with the Argo Tunnel and Argo Mill at the middle of it all. The tunnel, an engineering marvel to this day, stretched more than 4 miles to access more than 250 miles of mine shafts. The tunnel drained water from the mines and rumbled with ore carts that fed the Argo Mill.
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In 1910, the Argo Tunnel was built both to draw water away from the mines and also make it easier to get the gold ore out. The tunnel exit was a good place for a gold mine and mill to handle the ore that came out the tunnel. At a time when dollars were worth much more than today, the Argo Mill recovered over $100,000,000 of gold!
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Before you continue your day of adventuring with a visit to the Argo Gold Mine and Mill or the Phoenix Gold Mine, pull up a seat at the Idaho Springs Beau Jo's for a deliciously satisfying meal. No matter when or why you're in Idaho Springs, there's no doubt that Beau Jo's is
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The Argo Mill and Tunnel are an integral part of Colorado's mining history. When this combination of facilities opened, the mines in the area were able to contribute to the local economy in ways that were not possible before the building of the Argo Mill and Tunnel.
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Aug 08, 2014Here are 5 cool ways to explore Idaho Springs' mining history. The Argo Gold Mine and Mill Tour – Take a guided tour through the Argo Tunnel! In 1893 a ground breaking project began to dig a tunnel from Idaho Springs to Central City. The tunnel would be used to drain water from the many massive Gold Mines in the area.
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Jul 03, 2016The 300-ton Argo Gold Mine and Mill was built and hailed as one of the largest and most modern in the U.S., using cutting edge technology to extract precious metals from the high-quality ore. Flickr/Wally Gobetz. Miners toiled day and night
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During gold-rush days the Argo Gold Mine Mill processed more than $100 million worth of the precious metal. To transport the ore from mines in Central City, workers dug through solid rock to
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Oct 03, 2016The Argo Gold Mine and Mill is a former mining and milling property consisting of a gold mine, gold mill and historic ARGO Tunnel. The tunnel was built between 1893 and 1910 to drain the gold mines in Virginia Canyon, Russell Gulch, Quartz Hill, Nevadaville, and Central City and allow easier ore removal.
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This was once a prominent mining town, and as such, areas like the Argo Gold Mine and Mill are ready for you to tour. This particular spot takes you through the history of gold milling in Colorado, and allows you to tour the Argo Tunnel as well. You can catch one of these tours any day of the week, and they're staggered throughout the day so
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Aug 08, 2021Argo Gold Mine and Mill. Sponsored By. Argo Tunnel Mill Renovation Includes Adventure Cabins, HotelThe Argo Tunnel and Mill has been the focal point of Idaho Springs for more than 100 years and
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We will offer a demonstration of mining equipment outside the gift shop and tour office, then transport you up to our ore mine the Double Eagle. From there, you will enter the 5 story ARGO Mill and descend through the myriad of artifacts left in place from the days the Mighty Argo was in full production.
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In 1834 it was operated by two Englishmen. By 1894 John Johnson and J. H. Summerall had sunk a shaft, but quicksand forced them to abandon the project. In June 1895 The Protosi Mine and Milling Co was incorporated with H. T. Fisher President and Mr. Whitem Manager. It was reported to have gold and silver 15% and 60%, 1 foot on average.
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