A Selection of Old Newspapers
That Contain Interesting Bits of Information About the Town of Salida and the Surrounding Area
includes a Brief Outline of Salida’s Past and a True Picture of the Future of the Town.
includes ‘Why We Are Here’: Headquarters for the Finest Railroad System in Colorado, Surrounded By a Fine Agricultural and Stock Country, and The Center of a Heavy Mining District.
includes images of some of the beautiful homes in Salida at the time.
the end-of-year edition features a report card of the Denver & Rio Grande, biographical sketches of some of the more VIPs in town, and a history of Salida’s churches.
includes ‘Sunny Salida,’ mining operations, and the Denver & Rio Grande.
includes ‘Salida, Gem of the Rockies,’ mineral resources, agricultural lands, railroad facilities, and Poncha Hot Springs.
Salida Gold Belt.
includes ‘The City of Salida: the Commercial and Industrial Center of Central Colorado. A Thriving, Vigorous Community of 3,000 Charming, Happy People.
Mineral Belt Mining Edition.
Salida, the ‘City of Sunshine, a Tourist’s Paradise.’
Salida – Eden of the West.
a look back at 20 years since the formation of Salida.
includes “Salida, The Jewel of the Arkansas,” and sections on the Ohio-Colorado Smelter and VIPs in Salida.
includes Smelter at Smeltertown and various mining companies.
includes “Salida, Gem of the Rockies” special section.
includes a special section, “Mines Near Salida.”
souvenir edition: The Evolution of a Modern Western City 1879-1904.
Salida and Her Industries.
includes Salida and Chaffee County, Salida enterprises and Salida men, and active mining near Salida.
an overview of Turret’s mining district.
includes information on the Monarch Mining District, including the Big Madonna Mine, the Great Lily Mine, and Gimlet’s Maverick Mine.
Christmas edition.
includes granite and mining operations, the advance of Chaffee County, and the Carnegie Public Library.
Merry Christmas edition.
an American Legion Special that includes information on the new Chaffee County Courthouse.
includes school ratings, mining news, tourist attractions, and a report from the Chaffee Fish & Game Association.
Vacation edition includes histories in and around Salida, Buena Vista, and Leadville.
includes wisdom from the Hermit of Arbor Villa, Salida church history, and more.
includes Salida, the Heart of the Rockies and Salida schools information.
Salida – the Heart of the Rockies – Shavano Days of ’49.
Back to School Special.
Special with original name of ‘Mountain Mail’ and history of Salida, its newspaper, and the railroad.
Mines, St. Elmo, and the Monarch District.
historical record of Salida which includes stories of miners, pioneers, and town builders.
the day fire burned down the Salida High School.
a comprehensive look back at the history of Salida.