Breckenridge in Summit County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Exchange
| | Centennial 1880 - 1980 | |
Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012
1. The Exchange Marker
The Exchange - constructed in 1880, the building housed the Bank of Breckenridge, the Engle Bros. Exchange Bank and the Post Office at various times.
Erected 1980.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 39° 28.924′ N, 106° 2.68′ W. Marker is in Breckenridge, Colorado, in Summit County. It is at the intersection of South Ridge Street and East Lincoln Avenue on South Ridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 South Ridge Street, Breckenridge CO 80424, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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: Summit County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hearthstone (about 400 feet away); Barney L. Ford (about 500 feet away); William Harrison Briggle House (about 700 feet away); The Wedding House (about 700 feet away); Riverwalk - Blue River Restoration (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Argyle Dance Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breckenridge.
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Photographed by Kevin W., July 2, 2012
2. The Exchange
Marker is just out of site to the right of the building's entrance.
Photographed by Kevin W., July 4, 2012
3. Historical Pictures of the Exchange
This is a picture of a display in the Breckenridge Visitor's Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 824 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
