Leadville in Lake County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
David May
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 20, 2009
1. David May Marker
May Department Stores
mercantile empire was born
in September, 1877 when
David May
opened his first store in a tent
300 feet south of this tablet.
From 1881 to 1888 the May Store
occupied this site, at 318 Harrison Avenue
Erected by The May Company, Denver
September, 1952 Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of his first store by David May.
Erected 1952 by The May Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1877.
Location. 39° 14.812′ N, 106° 17.459′ W. Marker is in Leadville, Colorado, in Lake County. It is on Harrison Avenue south of West 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 Harrison Avenue, Leadville CO 80461, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley, in the Colorado High Rockies and on the Continental Divide. 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: Tabor Opera House (a few steps from this marker); 10th Mountain Division (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Temple Israel: A Frontier Synagogue and Museum (about 700 feet away); Welcome to Leadville, CO! / ‘Bienvenido a Leadville, CO! (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 19, 2009
2. David May Marker
The marker is to the left of the Hyman Block. The Tabor Opera House is to the right.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 19, 2009
3. The Tabor Opera House
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 19, 2009
4. The Tabor Opera House
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 19, 2009
5. The Tabor Opera House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,593 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
