A population of 30,000 during the summer
months and a population of 1500 during the winter months. But
that's only part of the early history of Central City. Founded
in 1859, it soon acquired the reputation of being in the middle
of "the richest square mile on earth." By the end of
its second year, most of the placer gold was gone which forced
hard rock mining into being. As it turned out, that's were the
money was, anyway. Over speculation of some mining stocks created
a real depression for a while but the area survived and had good
years during the '70s and '80s. Like most other mining towns
of the era, Central City had its share of fires that ultimately
resulted in brick being the material of choice with which to
rebuild the town. Not far from Denver, Central City is on highway
160 north of highway 40 west of Denver. A must see town. Submitted
by Henry Chenoweth.

Central City Cemetery
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Central City Cemetery
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Died - 1878 - 15yrs. 5 mo. 9 days
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Died 1876
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Marker - Queen of Central City - Mattie Mosch
Courtesy Dolores Steele

The new Forutne Valley Casino
Courtesy Walt Jankowski

Central City Today
Courtesy Ryan Sullivan-Elkins

Central City Today
Courtesy Ryan Sullivan-Elkins

Central City cemetary, current photo of previously posted photo.
Courtesy Ryan Sullivan-Elkins
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Town of Central City
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Wells Fargo Express Office
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Williams Livery Stables
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Hardware
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Opera House
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Theatre
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Toll Gate Saloon
Courtesy Dolores Steele

Current picture of Central City Main Street
Courtesy Joe Ptak
The Following 2 pictures can be clicked on for full size picture

Central City - from Winnebago Hill

Central City - 1912

Central City Hillside Mines
Courtesy Ryan Sullivan-Elkins

New Smuggler's Run housing developement in Central City
Courtesy Ryan Sullivan-Elkins

Grand Central Mine
Courtesy David Johnson
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