Cripple Creek in Teller County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Gold Mining Stock Exchange
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Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
1. Gold Mining Stock Exchange Marker
The Gold Mining Stock Exchange Association, organized October 14, 1895, was one of Cripple Creek's three stock exchanges. Shortly after opening its large "call room" at the back of this building, the Association was trading 60 million mining shares a year.
Two retail establishments rented space on the Bennett Avenue side of the Exchange Building. G.R. Lewis leased the corner storefront for his pharmacy, and the Newport Saloon occupied the opposite space. Lewis was successful in both the pharmacy business and mine leasing. With little mining expertise, he leased a section of Stratton's Independence Mine - one of the richest mines in the District.
J. Grant Crumley, proprietor of the Newport, was not the solid business- man his neighbor was. Rumors circulated about Crumley's "high-grading" (gold ore stealing) operation and less-than-honest gambling practices. It may have been no surprise when, in 1901, Sam Strong one of Cripple Creek's roughest gold magnates was killed by a blast from Crumley's shotgun while arguing about a gambling debt in the Newport.
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Night trading at the Stock Exchange Courtesy of The
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Colorado, Cripple Creek Gold Belt Tour series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1895.
Location. 38° 44.813′ N, 105° 10.474′ W. Marker is in Cripple Creek, Colorado, in Teller County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Bennett Avenue (Colorado Route 67) and North Fourth Street, on the right when traveling west. The building currently houses the Cripple Creek Elks Lodge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 371 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek CO 80813, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies and in Pikes Peak Region. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J.S. Neall Block 1896 (within shouting distance
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
2. National Register Of Historic Places plaque
More about this marker. The marker is in the archway to the left of the double door entrance to the Elks Lodge.
Additional keywords. Mining
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
3. Archway entrance to the Elks club
Marker is to the left, National Register Of Historic Places to the right.
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
4. The Gold Mining Stock Exchange lettering on the parapet
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
5. Gold Mining Stock Exchange Building
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
6. Assayer painting on east side of the building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 8, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
