Your video brings back a lot of memories as I visited Silver Plume and Georgetown in the early 1960s with my parents and aunt and uncle, both long time Englewood residents. There were quite a few people still living in Silver Plume at that time with quite a few businesses still operating. I returned many times over the years and I regret never having walked up to any of the mines though I explored many others that supported what became ghost towns in Colorado. There has always been debate over the origination of the town's name. Some say a miner named Charlie Plume discovered silver there while another claim is that a sizeable chunk of silver ore in the shape of a plume takes credit while another claim is that the tailings, actually waste rock, of the mines spreading down the mountains has the appearance of plumes. I'd have to say that the mine dumps wouldn't have been that large before the town was named so it's probably one of the other options. At any rate the name was officially bestowed September 15, 1870 by Stephen Decatur (Not the Decatur of naval hero fame. He died of wounds inflicted in a duel in 1820). It was assumed that part of the reason for the feud between Georgetown and Silver Plume was attributed to the fact that Georgetown had the labor force while Silver Plume had all the mines and the wealth wasn't being equitably shared. It's true that Silver Plume had all the wealth. In the mid 1880s the mines in the district produced over $60 million in revenue. The highest producing mine was the Stevens Mine discovered by Frank Dibber in 1866 which employed 250 men who worked on a total of 12 levels at an altitude of 13,000 feet on Grays Peak. Grays was so steep that ore was sewn into leather bags and rolled down the mountain in the general direction of the mill, not a very reliable way to transport ore as the bags would occasionally break open on their way down spilling ore across the moutain face. There was what could be called a suburb of Silver Plume, Brownsville, existing on the west end of town and though the precise date hasn't been saved in the mid 1880s a torrential rain loosened the waste rock piles of the Seven Thirty, Brown, and a few other mines causing them to slide down the mountain and obliterate Brownsville with a tragic lose of life. Brownsville was never rebuilt. Most visitors to Silver Plume don't venture to the far west of town to see the granite quarry that existed there that provided stone for the state capital in Denver. In your video I saw the building with the 'Antiques' sign in front that is quite possibly the original funeral parlor. The school had been in the process of gathering the historic items to display when I was there the first time and was open on my subsequent trips as was the Georgetown Loop. The Loop could never be counted on to be running to provide the hair raising ride from Silver Plume to Georgetown as it seemed financing for upkeep was kind of hit and miss. It was a cool trip when it was open climbing, or dropping, over 1000 feet in just a mile by incredible 18 degree turns! Not all of what I posted is from memory. I tend to collect everything I could that contained history on Colorado ghost and almost ghost towns. I have a booklet on Silver Plume authored by M. Hazel Howe that contains a great deal of information. I paid $1.00 in 1975 but there are used copies on Ebay for $27.00. Inflation, what can you do? When I was exploring Colorado in the mid 1960s and 1970s many mines were still producing with miners inhabiting houses built in the late 1800s. Every so often we would come across a mill that was still in operation allowing us to hear the pounding of stamps and the rattle of ball mills mixed with the other unique sounds produced as ore was reduced to powder to either be fired in an oven or loaded on trucks or rail cars for final processing. These sounds echoed through the mountains like man-made never-ending thunder storms. I really, really, miss that. Thanks for your video. (Edited for spelling. Better late than never)
I am so happy to bring back memories! That is my single most favorite part of making TH-cam Videos. Thank you so very much for sharing your experience and the well-written comment. (Personally, I like the story of the vein in the shape of a plume). I found a copy of the booklet that you mentioned and look forward to reading it this weekend. If anyone else is interested in finding a copy, it can be found here: bit.ly/hazel-howe The thunder still claps like it's directly behind you. I completely understand how that is a nostalgic sound to you (it doesn't sound the same anywhere else). We hope you can make a visit sometime. Best wishes mate!
@@DerelictDoug Thank you so very much for your comment. I am, on occasion, accused of being verbose, a charge I can't deny. Its only because I wish people who had more information, or memories, would share. They can add so much to a topic that people like you have taken the time, and effort, to record for prosperity. Sadly, what you record today will be gone tomorrow. I am more determined than ever to find a pet sitter so I can visit Silver Plume and the towns that only exist as stone foundations, a couple of pages in a ghost town book, and memories. Thanks again Doug.
@@davebeckley2584 "verbose", ohhhh trust me I know how that goes. Sometimes I have to consciously take a break from the voiceover. Hahaha😂! I am super excited about your potential trip and best of luck finding a dog sitter. This is always a consideration when we are traveling. If you can't find anyone nearby I suggest a service like Rover.com (bit.ly/rover-com). Take care and be safe!
I’m actually staying in the house across the street from the Windsor Hotel right now. It’s called the 420 house because that’s the address. Just had coffee at Plume Coffee and met Eric, who’s done a documentary on the town’s history. It should be released soon. It’s called Dark Side Of The Mountain. Keep an eye out for it.
This place stole my heart back in the early 90's. By chance I arrived when there was a bit of a festival happening and everyone was so warm and friendly. I have original art purchased inside the old church (was a gallery, now private home). I've explored up the mountains and down the paths. Many loaves of BREAD. The KP was a great place to grab a bite. Is it still there? I've left instructions to have my ashes sprinkled there (sorry so gloomy). Funny thing is, I don't wear silver..my coloring favors gold better. Still love that town and always will.
Thanks for the great comment! Believe it or not my Mom’s ashes aren’t too far from this town. I don’t find it gloomy at all. I completely understand and share your love of this area. The KP is there, however I’m not sure it’s open regularly. Likewise with Bread it’s there and from what I’ve heard is running well. Thank you for watching and commenting. Best Wishes!
Silver Plume and Georgetown were connected by the Colorado Central, a narrow gauge railroad. The line ran through the steep, narrow Clear Creek Canyon, crossing the creek several times at the Georgetown Loop. It was quite scenic, with the track looping around and climbing, to finally cross a spindly iron or steel trestle. Although the trestle was torn up for scrap in 1919, it was rebuilt in the 1970s and is now a tourist line with the same spectacular views. Another great video, Doug!
In this video, I completely overlooked the railway and its adjacent museum. I was so captivated by the town itself. I plan to revisit the area and feature both the railway and museum. Thank you as always for sharing your insights!
In this video, I completely overlooked the railway and its adjacent museum. I was so captivated by the town itself. I plan to revisit the area and feature both the railway and museum. Thank you as always for sharing your insights!
This is the town that I would like to visit so if I ever get to Colorado I will definitely make a trip to this town. Thank you for sharing this very interesting video . 😁👍💕
I am so glad you enjoyed the video and are inspired to visit. It is well worth the drive. Another great town, that’s much more populated is Georgetown. It’s just down the way from Silverplume. Best wishes!
Derelict Doug Thank you Doug for your best wishes 😁. I love old “ghost towns” and your video covered this town so well I felt I was there in person ! I will definitely visit this town as well as Georgetown- I hope renovations will go on - it is important to preserve our past whenever we can . Take care 😁
That's sad I lived there and new OLD Dave that had the hote.THE BEST HOMEMADE BREAD DONE IN WOODBURNERS IN THE OLD MERCHANT STORE.BEAUTIFUL PLACEl.I THINK MAYBE 40 PEOP.E LIVED THERE YEAR ROUND.THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.
Wonderful filming and is encouraging to see the restorations in progress. When I once spoke to an old time gold miner he said to me that history is what it was and restoration is what it could become
@@Berta6742 I hope so.such a beautiful spot.loved living there.and all the talking with old Dave.he gave quite a history lesson to me.new every building.who came into town first The whole story.wonderful time in life to have had that.wish only the very best for all.dont turn it into condo city.like the rest of the places did in colorado.lost there heart of there town.
Wonderful video and narrative of Silver Plume. I also made a video of Silver Plume on my channel. Many years ago I befriended Sara and Wilson, who own the antique shop across from the Bakery. And, after all of these years, they still own. Also, for many years the Bakery would keep an, "honest," box filled with bread outside on their front stair. The owners (whom I befriended as well) during that time (2000's) moved to Arizona.
I consider you lucky! I have only had the pleasure of eating at the Bakery once, but it was amazing. I am so happy to hear it is still open and we just caught them on an off day. I will be sure to check out your videos and channel too. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Best wishes!
Thanks for the video, great work! I was there years ago when I was about 20 so 10 years ago? When I went there I walked up a hillside right near the houses and saw a large gaping open hole in the ground that went into a mineshaft. I'm sure they boarded it up now but I'll never forget the cold creepy air coming from within as I stood over the looming hole... In Georgetown there's a restaurant somewhere that sells the most amazing buffalo I've ever eaten. Omg was it good...
Good video, will put it on my FB page Colorado Mining Towns and Ruins, a little dissappointed you did'nt mention the fantastic Rowe museum and old school that is still in great shape and that we did a ghost hunt at, got lots of activity! Incidentally all the times that I have been there the Bread store has been open and active so not too worried about that!
Hi! Thank you for sharing. I am honestly disappointed too. I literally didn't know they existed until I left town. However; I am planning a revisit to highlight the Rowe. Thank you kindly for the update on the bakery, I am glad it was just an off day. Best wishes Mark!
Thank you for your videos. I hope to buy a home near Guffey, Colorado and if lucky enough to see that through I hope also then to personally visit some of these wonderful old places of American history...
Thank you kindly! I am very happy that you liked the video. Hopefully you can make it back this way for a visit. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. All the best!
There is a beautiful school house there as well that is rich with history and even housed some of the local miners at one point. Should check it out as well. Was hoping more history was in the video but definitely a place to stop in
You know, now that you mention it; it is. I hadn't put that together until now. The town really look so different when you see it on Unsolved Mysteries. Thanks so much for pointing that out and for watching. All the best!
Awe man you missed out there’s a cemetery for silverplume had a lot of old Burials dating back to the 1800’s and a mine right up from the town you can go in but has recently half of it has collapsed super dope only the locals know about the cemetery
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I need to revisit with more time but look forward to hiking up to the cemetery to get video. But I do tell some of the cemetery tales in this video: th-cam.com/video/jeYdrLCErLo/w-d-xo.html I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by!
Heck yeah man just checked it didn’t know about the dude who shot himself and did dig his on grave kinda crazy good man but your gonna love it it dates back to the 1800’s there a cermety for the Great 10 Italians it’s awesome man if need directions will help !
That sweet-little-pup works as the Sheriff's Deputy and town greeter. Seriously though he is a local dog, who is owned by one of the dedicated townsfolk. He plodds around after his owner as he fixes odds and ends around town.
Cool video man I've been there before it's been a long time George town is a cool town so is silver plume that whole area of colorado is pretty Silverton Leadville Idaho springs funny story about colorado if you didn't know this but colorado was going to be Idaho instead of Idaho. I know that sounded like it didn't make sense but the story of colorado being called Idaho was because of Idaho springs Colorado 2 men Indian chiefs if I remember correctly use to travel from somewhere in idaho the Boise or coeurd'alene area I'm not sure what area of Idaho exactly but they traveled to Idaho springs to bathe in the hot springs and healing waters that's pretty much how Idaho springs got it's name and that's why colorado was going to be named Idaho instead of colorado.
Fascinating! Thank you for sharing. I am very familiar with Idaho springs (I love that town), but I have never heard that story. I am going to have a close look at this, it could be a good story to tell. Thanks again and best wishes!
When I retire and I don't go live on my property in Missouri. I just might go out west and find me a quiet ghost town to live. Being in the mountains, how bad are the snows in winter,?
I think the winters are mild, but others differ. It really depends how much you tolerate snow and how prepared you are for it. If you have a good 4x4 and a shovel you can make your way around. Our plows do a very good job of maintaining the highways and main roads. Thanks for the great questions and all the best!
How very exciting, I am glad you are visiting! Be sure to check out the KP and Bakery. I suggest you take a look at the town of Georgetown while you are in the area (It's just a few miles East on I70). Thanks for watching and all the best!
There are many of us living here. Bread is a very active bar. It is only open on the weekend in the evening. The building to the right of the church shown is an active coffee shop also only on the weekend. And there is a dispensary. There is a lot more to Louie Dupree building up both silver plume and georgetown. his story is fascinating.
Cool video man. I lived and worked in Silver Plume as a brewers apprentice for 3 years in the early to mid 90's. The "suburb" I lived in for the first of those few years was called Collinsville. The stone building first seen at 2:10ish is where Silver Plume Brewery was located. I won't go in to everything or everyone I remember in & about this very cool town. But I can help with a question you raised about that building you looked in with the numbers on the floor. It's the community theatre building and that book lists the names and years of the annual town melodrama. It's a volunteer event and everyone works very hard. It's a big deal around there & they take a lot of pride presenting it. It's a packed house every show. The staircase on the side of the building leads to the second floor ballroom where the stage is. The room you looked in is a hive of activity come curtain time. Unfortunately however I am unable to shed any light on the purpose or function of the numbers on the floor =/ Best, Daniel
Daniel, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your response. Although the momentum of my channel has slowed down the goal was to help crowd-source some of these historical questions. Thanks again, I appreciate your comment and thank you for watching.
I didn’t have time that day. But I have hiked it in the past. I wanna revisit and get some fresh shots of the monument. Thanks for watching and all the best!
Interesting videos and worth watching but the geospatial/demographic terminology used by ghosttowners to describe these ghost town's current status are inaccurate in your videos. "Abandoned" is WAY off by ghost town definitions and standards. Silver Plume is currently a "human settlement", one step more populated than a 'living" ghost town. An "abandoned" ghost town means just that, no residence at all.
Thank you kindly for your insights. I go by Colorado's definitions and naming conventions (because we have more ghost towns than any other state). This town is referred to as a "Stacatory Community" and is maintained by "the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic district" (not the State of Colorado). Basically, it's a semantics issue. Thanks again for your feedback, I will incorporate it moving forward. Best Wishes!
@@DerelictDoug It's great how you keep the ghost town interest alive! Unfortunately, the Colorado climate, especially the snows, greatly speeds up the decaying process with many sites. The contractors and governing bodies who oversee "arrested decay" programs should be acknowledged for their very important work. Sometimes, however, they don't make the best decisions how to go about it. An example is Animas Forks. Up until a few years ago the arrested decay program was successful and kept the great character of the town alive. Then someone made the decision to do actual renovation, apparently in an attempt to give the structures a newer look (of how they may have looked in the day) by completely redoing the roofs, installing glass windows, etc. Now the rebuilding looks more like an unoriginal Hollywood movie set than the Real McCoy! Only the foundation, some framework and other parts are actually all original.
Those were silver mines not gold, bread store usually open in the summer. The play house once was a fire station the hotel was a hotel an the boarding house was my uncles house up on the hill now a private residence.
if i had a house there with just a riffle fishing rod and stuff for start a garden . and help everybody to fix there house , plumbing ,framing, roof, everything and do a save place for the kids can play and appraciate live in this town without be bully . its the life i want , know everybody , like a family , get one of my guitar and have fun in the weekend with a fire camp. doesnt need money to be happy if i can eat , have cigarette, and good friends ,whats you want more ,for me i call that paradise
That really sounds like a good dream! I agree that would be a little slice of paradise. I hope someday you can realize your dream, wherever that may be. Respect 👊
🍀Ce village a été le théâtre de deux disparitions mystérieuses en 1987: celle de Keith Reynhard ( jamais résolue ) et celle du locataire de la boutique ( à 9.23 antiquités ) l'ayant précédé ( Tom Young ) et dont on a retrouvé les restes dans la montagne ainsi que ceux de son chien.
Je me souviens aussi de cette histoire. Je ne savais pas qu'il avait une telle portée internationale. Merci d'avoir regardé et de partager vos connaissances.
@@DerelictDoug Je suis en train de finir un roman sur cette affaire. Elle reste peu connue en France encore. Je pense que ca intéressera beaucoup de lecteurs. Merci pour votre vidéo, elle m'a aidé pour des descriptions...
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Your video brings back a lot of memories as I visited Silver Plume and Georgetown in the early 1960s with my parents and aunt and uncle, both long time Englewood residents. There were quite a few people still living in Silver Plume at that time with quite a few businesses still operating. I returned many times over the years and I regret never having walked up to any of the mines though I explored many others that supported what became ghost towns in Colorado.
There has always been debate over the origination of the town's name. Some say a miner named Charlie Plume discovered silver there while another claim is that a sizeable chunk of silver ore in the shape of a plume takes credit while another claim is that the tailings, actually waste rock, of the mines spreading down the mountains has the appearance of plumes. I'd have to say that the mine dumps wouldn't have been that large before the town was named so it's probably one of the other options. At any rate the name was officially bestowed September 15, 1870 by Stephen Decatur (Not the Decatur of naval hero fame. He died of wounds inflicted in a duel in 1820).
It was assumed that part of the reason for the feud between Georgetown and Silver Plume was attributed to the fact that Georgetown had the labor force while Silver Plume had all the mines and the wealth wasn't being equitably shared. It's true that Silver Plume had all the wealth. In the mid 1880s the mines in the district produced over $60 million in revenue. The highest producing mine was the Stevens Mine discovered by Frank Dibber in 1866 which employed 250 men who worked on a total of 12 levels at an altitude of 13,000 feet on Grays Peak. Grays was so steep that ore was sewn into leather bags and rolled down the mountain in the general direction of the mill, not a very reliable way to transport ore as the bags would occasionally break open on their way down spilling ore across the moutain face.
There was what could be called a suburb of Silver Plume, Brownsville, existing on the west end of town and though the precise date hasn't been saved in the mid 1880s a torrential rain loosened the waste rock piles of the Seven Thirty, Brown, and a few other mines causing them to slide down the mountain and obliterate Brownsville with a tragic lose of life. Brownsville was never rebuilt. Most visitors to Silver Plume don't venture to the far west of town to see the granite quarry that existed there that provided stone for the state capital in Denver.
In your video I saw the building with the 'Antiques' sign in front that is quite possibly the original funeral parlor. The school had been in the process of gathering the historic items to display when I was there the first time and was open on my subsequent trips as was the Georgetown Loop. The Loop could never be counted on to be running to provide the hair raising ride from Silver Plume to Georgetown as it seemed financing for upkeep was kind of hit and miss. It was a cool trip when it was open climbing, or dropping, over 1000 feet in just a mile by incredible 18 degree turns!
Not all of what I posted is from memory. I tend to collect everything I could that contained history on Colorado ghost and almost ghost towns. I have a booklet on Silver Plume authored by M. Hazel Howe that contains a great deal of information. I paid $1.00 in 1975 but there are used copies on Ebay for $27.00. Inflation, what can you do?
When I was exploring Colorado in the mid 1960s and 1970s many mines were still producing with miners inhabiting houses built in the late 1800s. Every so often we would come across a mill that was still in operation allowing us to hear the pounding of stamps and the rattle of ball mills mixed with the other unique sounds produced as ore was reduced to powder to either be fired in an oven or loaded on trucks or rail cars for final processing. These sounds echoed through the mountains like man-made never-ending thunder storms. I really, really, miss that. Thanks for your video. (Edited for spelling. Better late than never)
I am so happy to bring back memories! That is my single most favorite part of making TH-cam Videos. Thank you so very much for sharing your experience and the well-written comment. (Personally, I like the story of the vein in the shape of a plume).
I found a copy of the booklet that you mentioned and look forward to reading it this weekend. If anyone else is interested in finding a copy, it can be found here: bit.ly/hazel-howe
The thunder still claps like it's directly behind you. I completely understand how that is a nostalgic sound to you (it doesn't sound the same anywhere else). We hope you can make a visit sometime.
Best wishes mate!
@@DerelictDoug Thank you so very much for your comment. I am, on occasion, accused of being verbose, a charge I can't deny. Its only because I wish people who had more information, or memories, would share. They can add so much to a topic that people like you have taken the time, and effort, to record for prosperity. Sadly, what you record today will be gone tomorrow. I am more determined than ever to find a pet sitter so I can visit Silver Plume and the towns that only exist as stone foundations, a couple of pages in a ghost town book, and memories. Thanks again Doug.
@@davebeckley2584 "verbose", ohhhh trust me I know how that goes. Sometimes I have to consciously take a break from the voiceover. Hahaha😂! I am super excited about your potential trip and best of luck finding a dog sitter. This is always a consideration when we are traveling. If you can't find anyone nearby I suggest a service like Rover.com (bit.ly/rover-com). Take care and be safe!
@@DerelictDoug Ah, a kindred spirit that doesn't know when to write when! By the way, I think your voiceover is great.
Dave Beckley thank you for all the interesting information. Enjoyed reading you 😀
I’m actually staying in the house across the street from the Windsor Hotel right now. It’s called the 420 house because that’s the address.
Just had coffee at Plume Coffee and met Eric, who’s done a documentary on the town’s history. It should be released soon. It’s called Dark Side Of The Mountain. Keep an eye out for it.
Thank you so much for sharing your memories of Silverplume, and supporting the community! All the best!
This place stole my heart back in the early 90's. By chance I arrived when there was a bit of a festival happening and everyone was so warm and friendly. I have original art purchased inside the old church (was a gallery, now private home). I've explored up the mountains and down the paths. Many loaves of BREAD. The KP was a great place to grab a bite. Is it still there? I've left instructions to have my ashes sprinkled there (sorry so gloomy). Funny thing is, I don't wear silver..my coloring favors gold better. Still love that town and always will.
Thanks for the great comment! Believe it or not my Mom’s ashes aren’t too far from this town. I don’t find it gloomy at all. I completely understand and share your love of this area. The KP is there, however I’m not sure it’s open regularly. Likewise with Bread it’s there and from what I’ve heard is running well. Thank you for watching and commenting. Best Wishes!
Silver Plume and Georgetown were connected by the Colorado Central, a narrow gauge railroad. The line ran through the steep, narrow Clear Creek Canyon, crossing the creek several times at the Georgetown Loop. It was quite scenic, with the track looping around and climbing, to finally cross a spindly iron or steel trestle. Although the trestle was torn up for scrap in 1919, it was rebuilt in the 1970s and is now a tourist line with the same spectacular views. Another great video, Doug!
In this video, I completely overlooked the railway and its adjacent museum. I was so captivated by the town itself. I plan to revisit the area and feature both the railway and museum. Thank you as always for sharing your insights!
In this video, I completely overlooked the railway and its adjacent museum. I was so captivated by the town itself. I plan to revisit the area and feature both the railway and museum. Thank you as always for sharing your insights!
@@DerelictDoug _Il n'y a pas de quoi._ I'm glad to add tidbits in thanks for taking us along on your explorations.
This place is captivating, I am on my 3rd watch and planning a trip. Thanks again for sharing!
I am very happy you enjoyed!
This is the town that I would like to visit so if I ever get to Colorado I will definitely make a trip to this town. Thank you for sharing this very interesting video . 😁👍💕
I am so glad you enjoyed the video and are inspired to visit. It is well worth the drive. Another great town, that’s much more populated is Georgetown. It’s just down the way from Silverplume. Best wishes!
Derelict Doug
Thank you Doug for your best wishes 😁. I love old “ghost towns” and your video covered this town so well I felt I was there in person !
I will definitely visit this town as well as Georgetown- I hope renovations will go on - it is important to preserve our past whenever we can . Take care 😁
That's sad I lived there and new OLD Dave that had the hote.THE BEST HOMEMADE BREAD DONE IN WOODBURNERS IN THE OLD MERCHANT STORE.BEAUTIFUL PLACEl.I THINK MAYBE 40 PEOP.E LIVED THERE YEAR ROUND.THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.
Always happy to bring back memories and that bread is amazing! Thanks again for joining us and stay safe.
Wonderful filming and is encouraging to see the restorations in progress. When I once spoke to an old time gold miner he said to me that history is what it was and restoration is what it could become
@@Berta6742 I hope so.such a beautiful spot.loved living there.and all the talking with old Dave.he gave quite a history lesson to me.new every building.who came into town first
The whole story.wonderful time in life to have had that.wish only the very best for all.dont turn it into condo city.like the rest of the places did in colorado.lost there heart of there town.
Wonderful video and narrative of Silver Plume. I also made a video of Silver Plume on my channel.
Many years ago I befriended Sara and Wilson, who own the antique shop across from the Bakery. And, after all of these years, they still own. Also, for many years the Bakery would keep an, "honest," box filled with bread outside on their front stair. The owners (whom I befriended as well) during that time (2000's) moved to Arizona.
I consider you lucky! I have only had the pleasure of eating at the Bakery once, but it was amazing. I am so happy to hear it is still open and we just caught them on an off day. I will be sure to check out your videos and channel too. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Best wishes!
Thanks for the video, great work! I was there years ago when I was about 20 so 10 years ago? When I went there I walked up a hillside right near the houses and saw a large gaping open hole in the ground that went into a mineshaft. I'm sure they boarded it up now but I'll never forget the cold creepy air coming from within as I stood over the looming hole... In Georgetown there's a restaurant somewhere that sells the most amazing buffalo I've ever eaten. Omg was it good...
Good video, will put it on my FB page Colorado Mining Towns and Ruins, a little dissappointed you did'nt mention the fantastic Rowe museum and old school that is still in great shape and that we did a ghost hunt at, got lots of activity! Incidentally all the times that I have been there the Bread store has been open and active so not too worried about that!
Hi! Thank you for sharing. I am honestly disappointed too. I literally didn't know they existed until I left town. However; I am planning a revisit to highlight the Rowe. Thank you kindly for the update on the bakery, I am glad it was just an off day. Best wishes Mark!
this was awesome. the good old day's. there is nothinging like it.
It’s really great to reflect, and let’s hope this place stands for years to come. Thank you for watching and commenting! 🙏
Great video!! I lived Dillon/Keystone area, which is west of Silver Plume, maybe 40mi. I love the area, there is so history in those mining areas.
I am so glad that you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching. Best wishes!
Awesome video with good information. Thank you I would love to go there!!
🙏I am very happy that you enjoyed! Thank you for watching. Best wishes!
Thank you for your videos. I hope to buy a home near Guffey, Colorado and if lucky enough to see that through I hope also then to personally visit some of these wonderful old places of American history...
I hope you make it out here! Guffey is a gorgeous area. I know it well. I’m glad to of helped inspire you, in some small way. Best of luck!
Very good video. I'm sorry I missed this town when I lived in Colorado.
Thank you kindly! I am very happy that you liked the video. Hopefully you can make it back this way for a visit. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. All the best!
There is a beautiful school house there as well that is rich with history and even housed some of the local miners at one point. Should check it out as well. Was hoping more history was in the video but definitely a place to stop in
Isn’t this where the unsolved mysteries episode took place that featured Tom young and Keith Reinhardt? Sad to see this place has gone down like this
You know, now that you mention it; it is. I hadn't put that together until now. The town really look so different when you see it on Unsolved Mysteries. Thanks so much for pointing that out and for watching. All the best!
Travel channel is about to do a special on these two stories. I ran into someone working for them going around asking questions this summer.
Awe man you missed out there’s a cemetery for silverplume had a lot of old Burials dating back to the 1800’s and a mine right up from the town you can go in but has recently half of it has collapsed super dope only the locals know about the cemetery
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I need to revisit with more time but look forward to hiking up to the cemetery to get video. But I do tell some of the cemetery tales in this video: th-cam.com/video/jeYdrLCErLo/w-d-xo.html
I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by!
Heck yeah man just checked it didn’t know about the dude who shot himself and did dig his on grave kinda crazy good man but your gonna love it it dates back to the 1800’s there a cermety for the Great 10 Italians it’s awesome man if need directions will help !
Just curious... Who's that dog, that's followed you around ?
That sweet-little-pup works as the Sheriff's Deputy and town greeter. Seriously though he is a local dog, who is owned by one of the dedicated townsfolk. He plodds around after his owner as he fixes odds and ends around town.
@@DerelictDoug Brilliant.
If we ever head that direction.. We will definitely go there
For sure! If you need a guide I'd be happy to show you around. Best wishes!
Cool video man I've been there before it's been a long time George town is a cool town so is silver plume that whole area of colorado is pretty Silverton Leadville Idaho springs funny story about colorado if you didn't know this but colorado was going to be Idaho instead of Idaho. I know that sounded like it didn't make sense but the story of colorado being called Idaho was because of Idaho springs Colorado 2 men Indian chiefs if I remember correctly use to travel from somewhere in idaho the Boise or coeurd'alene area I'm not sure what area of Idaho exactly but they traveled to Idaho springs to bathe in the hot springs and healing waters that's pretty much how Idaho springs got it's name and that's why colorado was going to be named Idaho instead of colorado.
Fascinating! Thank you for sharing. I am very familiar with Idaho springs (I love that town), but I have never heard that story. I am going to have a close look at this, it could be a good story to tell. Thanks again and best wishes!
@@DerelictDoug thanks for the reply back.
Great job!!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you appreciate it. All the best!
This is so cool....
Thank you 🙏🏻
When I retire and I don't go live on my property in Missouri. I just might go out west and find me a quiet ghost town to live. Being in the mountains, how bad are the snows in winter,?
I think the winters are mild, but others differ. It really depends how much you tolerate snow and how prepared you are for it. If you have a good 4x4 and a shovel you can make your way around. Our plows do a very good job of maintaining the highways and main roads. Thanks for the great questions and all the best!
As long as I can get around in winter, snow is not a problem. Can you prospect for gems and other ore on claims there?
I know where I’m going for my next strip it’s an 1hr away from where I live I’m a new subscriber
How very exciting, I am glad you are visiting! Be sure to check out the KP and Bakery. I suggest you take a look at the town of Georgetown while you are in the area (It's just a few miles East on I70). Thanks for watching and all the best!
Hope the elevation isn't too strenuous for me . I'm checking
I hope you can make it all the best!
My husband use to live there
That is very cool! Thanks for sharing and stopping by!
Buy their house please send me the info I always dreamed of living in a ghost town.
For sure, please drop me a line at derelictdoug.net and I can send some information. Thank you for watching and all the best!
There are many of us living here. Bread is a very active bar. It is only open on the weekend in the evening. The building to the right of the church shown is an active coffee shop also only on the weekend. And there is a dispensary. There is a lot more to Louie Dupree building up both silver plume and georgetown. his story is fascinating.
Cool video man. I lived and worked in Silver Plume as a brewers apprentice for 3 years in the early to mid 90's. The "suburb" I lived in for the first of those few years was called Collinsville.
The stone building first seen at 2:10ish is where Silver Plume Brewery was located.
I won't go in to everything or everyone I remember in & about this very cool town.
But I can help with a question you raised about that building you looked in with the numbers on the floor.
It's the community theatre building and that book lists the names and years of the annual town melodrama.
It's a volunteer event and everyone works very hard. It's a big deal around there & they take a lot of pride presenting it.
It's a packed house every show.
The staircase on the side of the building leads to the second floor ballroom where the stage is. The room you looked in is a hive of activity come curtain time.
Unfortunately however I am unable to shed any light on the purpose or function of the numbers on the floor =/
Best,
Daniel
Daniel, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your response. Although the momentum of my channel has slowed down the goal was to help crowd-source some of these historical questions. Thanks again, I appreciate your comment and thank you for watching.
Top of the hill from GeoTwn. On the way to LOVELAND. I SKI 💖LAND. ❄️👍✌️🤫
Hope you had fun and thank you for stopping by the channel. All the best!
You hike up the mine ? You park at the end the street
I didn’t have time that day. But I have hiked it in the past. I wanna revisit and get some fresh shots of the monument. Thanks for watching and all the best!
i used to live in silver plume
I consider you lucky! I think it's a great community. Thank you for watching and best wishes!
@@DerelictDoug no thank you sir its been many years sence I have seen pics of silver plume
@@DerelictDoug i lived there in 67 and 68
Interesting videos and worth watching but the geospatial/demographic terminology used by ghosttowners to describe these ghost town's current status are inaccurate in your videos. "Abandoned" is WAY off by ghost town definitions and standards. Silver Plume is currently a "human settlement", one step more populated than a 'living" ghost town. An "abandoned" ghost town means just that, no residence at all.
Thank you kindly for your insights. I go by Colorado's definitions and naming conventions (because we have more ghost towns than any other state). This town is referred to as a "Stacatory Community" and is maintained by "the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic district" (not the State of Colorado). Basically, it's a semantics issue. Thanks again for your feedback, I will incorporate it moving forward. Best Wishes!
@@DerelictDoug It's great how you keep the ghost town interest alive! Unfortunately, the Colorado climate, especially the snows, greatly speeds up the decaying process with many sites. The contractors and governing bodies who oversee "arrested decay" programs should be acknowledged for their very important work. Sometimes, however, they don't make the best decisions how to go about it. An example is Animas Forks. Up until a few years ago the arrested decay program was successful and kept the great character of the town alive. Then someone made the decision to do actual renovation, apparently in an attempt to give the structures a newer look (of how they may have looked in the day) by completely redoing the roofs, installing glass windows, etc. Now the rebuilding looks more like an unoriginal Hollywood movie set than the Real McCoy! Only the foundation, some framework and other parts are actually all original.
Those were silver mines not gold, bread store usually open in the summer. The play house once was a fire station the hotel was a hotel an the boarding house was my uncles house up on the hill now a private residence.
Thank you very much for contributing your insights! I greatly appreciate the input and all the best!
Wtf? 😂 did he say they found the bodies after the spring thaw?
if i had a house there with just a riffle fishing rod and stuff for start a garden . and help everybody to fix there house , plumbing ,framing, roof, everything and do a save place for the kids can play and appraciate live in this town without be bully
. its the life i want , know everybody , like a family , get one of my guitar and have fun in the weekend with a fire camp. doesnt need money to be happy if i can eat , have cigarette, and good friends ,whats you want more ,for me i call that paradise
That really sounds like a good dream! I agree that would be a little slice of paradise. I hope someday you can realize your dream, wherever that may be. Respect 👊
My thought too
There’s a lot of mystery surrounding this very town it’s said people there go insane and it’s been proven that a bunch of them took their own life
🍀Ce village a été le théâtre de deux disparitions mystérieuses en 1987: celle de Keith Reynhard ( jamais résolue ) et celle du locataire de la boutique ( à 9.23 antiquités ) l'ayant précédé ( Tom Young ) et dont on a retrouvé les restes dans la montagne ainsi que ceux de son chien.
Tout à fait ! Une affaire réellement fascinante...
Je me souviens aussi de cette histoire. Je ne savais pas qu'il avait une telle portée internationale. Merci d'avoir regardé et de partager vos connaissances.
@@DerelictDoug Je suis en train de finir un roman sur cette affaire. Elle reste peu connue en France encore. Je pense que ca intéressera beaucoup de lecteurs. Merci pour votre vidéo, elle m'a aidé pour des descriptions...
@@DerelictDougJe l'ai connue par un blogueur qui raconte des histoires étranges en français , Lionel Camy . 🙂