Durango in La Plata County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2020

1. Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Landmark Markers

Inscription.

has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark

under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States

U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1967
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National Historic
Civil Engineering Landmark

Durango - Silverton
Narrow Gauge Branch
Completed 1882

ASCE 1968

Erected 1967 by National Park Service and American Society of Civil Engineers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1935.

Location. 37° 16.149′ N, 107° 52.948′ W. Marker is in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. It is at the intersection of Main Avenue and 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 479 Main Avenue, Durango CO 81301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Mountain West

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bradshaw Circle (a few steps from this marker); Trails to Rails (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Trails to Rails (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Denver & Rio Grande Railway (about 300 feet away); Main St., Durango circa 1890 (about 500 feet away); Main Avenue/Strater Hotel circa 1891 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Rochester Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Durango.

Also see . . . Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Branch of the D&RGWR. American Society of Civil Engineers website entry (Submitted on November 16, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2020

2. Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot and Markers

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad image. Click for more information.

via Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, June 24, 2021

3. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Durango Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2020

4. Durango Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on November 16, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.