Southwestern Colorado 120 years ago
| July 01, 2020 10:29PM |
4th of July week in 1899
Campbell Brothers Circus was traveling through the area
Sat July 1st Antonito, Sunday July 2nd off, Monday July 3rd Chama. Tuesday July 4th Silverton, Wed July 5th Durango.
Thurs July 6th Mancos, Friday July 7th Rico, Sat July 8th Telluride, Sunday off ,Monday July 9th Ouray
Train uses 22 cars
In addition ihere was a boxing match in Silverton on July 4th.
Busy times!
Campbell Brothers Circus was traveling through the area
Sat July 1st Antonito, Sunday July 2nd off, Monday July 3rd Chama. Tuesday July 4th Silverton, Wed July 5th Durango.
Thurs July 6th Mancos, Friday July 7th Rico, Sat July 8th Telluride, Sunday off ,Monday July 9th Ouray
Train uses 22 cars
In addition ihere was a boxing match in Silverton on July 4th.
Busy times!
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