Historic Breckenridge Colorado
"A Miner's Recreation"
Cabin below Rocky Point on Boreas Pass circa 1890's
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Breckenridge, situated in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, is perched 9603 feet (2927 meters) above sea level at the base of the Continental Divide's western slope. During the rush to settle the West, General George F. Spencer established the town of Breckenridge in January 1860. Through to the 1880s Breckenridge continued as an important gold mining and supply location and with the discovery of Colorado's largest gold nugget, "Tom's Baby", became even more popular. The Great Depression and World War II, however, took their toll on Breckenridge and reduced it to a near ghost town status. The era of gold mining was gone for ever.
Looking West to what is now known as Peak 8 at the Breckenridge Ski Area, circa late 1870's.
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A few hardy citizens hung on and continued to maintain the little town of Breckenridge until December 13, 1961 when a Wichita, Kansas lumber company, named Rounds and Porter, opened the first ski runs on Peak 8 for only $4 per day. Hence, a new era was born which has elevated Breckenridge to be one of the most popular ski resorts in the world.
The 200 block of South Main in early 1890's before fire of May destroyed both sides. Looking south to Red Mountain.
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