Black Hawk in Gilpin County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Gilpin Hotel

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2009

1. Gilpin Hotel Marker

Inscription. One of Black Hawk’s newer buildings, the 1896 structure was built by Julius Kline (or Klein), replacing an earlier wood building that was the site of Black Hawk’s first school. It operated sporadically throughout the 20th century under a variety of owners, notably Otto and Ruth Blake, and its Mine Shaft Bar in the basement was a local landmark.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 39° 48.076′ N, 105° 29.618′ W. Marker is in Black Hawk, Colorado, in Gilpin County. It is on Main Street (Mt, Thomas Drive). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 Main Street, Black Hawk CO 80422, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies. 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: Fick’s Carriage Shop (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Black Hawk History (within shouting distance of this marker); Bird’s-eye view of Black Hawk (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Hawk History - Business (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Train Trestle (about 300 feet away); Black Hawk History - Floods (about 400 feet away); Black Hawk History - Main Street (about 500 feet away); Welcome to Black Hawk (East side) (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Black Hawk.

Regarding Gilpin Hotel. The Gilpin Hotel has been 'renovated' and incorporated into the Gilpin Casino.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2009

2. Gilpin Hotel Marker

The marker is to the left of the center entrance.

The Gilpin Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2009

3. The Gilpin Hotel

The Gilpin Hotel is on the left with the green balcony.

Historic photograph of the Gilpin Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, n/a

4. Historic photograph of the Gilpin Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,643 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 22, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.