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Historic Downtown Lake City
this block is now Town Park
the buildings burnt down in
the June 23, 1915 fire.
Historic Downtown Lake City
looking South Silver St.
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The Ghost Town That’s Not a
Ghost Town: Lake City History

In some ways, it’s a wonder that Lake City is so well
preserved.  Many western frontier towns succumbed
to fires or were abandoned by dreamers gone bust.  
But Lake City remains intact, with it’s wood plank
boardwalks, for you to enjoy.  It might look like a
town that time forgot, but we have lots of lively
things to do, and, if you like, there are plenty of real
ghost towns around us for you to explore.

Our Crown Jewel: the
Alpine Loop Back Country
Byway

The Silver Thread Scenic Byway
(just extended to highway 50 at Blue Mesa Reservoir)

Was Alferd Packer Innocent?  (PDF file, 167k)

Hard Tack Mine Tours & Museum

A Photo Tour of Historic Downtown Lake City

Hinsdale County Historical Society