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

Fick’s Carriage Shop

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2009

1. Fick’s Carriage Shop Marker

Inscription. Long operated by William Fick and his family, this blacksmith shop turned out a superior brand of rugged, durable quartz wagons that hauled ore from the mines to the mills along Clear Creek. The Bull Durham sign was painted by traveling artists for the American Tobacco Company in the late 1800’s. The building was renovated as an art gallery in the late 20th century before being reborn as a casino.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 39° 48.097′ N, 105° 29.623′ 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: 110 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

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of this marker: Black Hawk History (a few steps from this marker); Bird’s-eye view of Black Hawk (a few steps from this marker); Gilpin Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Hawk History - Floods (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Train Trestle (about 300 feet away); Black Hawk History - Business (about 400 feet away); Black Hawk History - Main Street (about 600 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 Fick’s Carriage Shop. This building has been 'renovated' and is now part of the Bull Durham Casino.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2009

2. Fick’s Carriage Shop Marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance.

The Right side of Fick’s Carriage Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2009

3. The Right side of Fick’s Carriage Shop

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,236 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.