Idaho Springs in Clear Creek County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Charlie Tayler Waterwheel
Photographed By Robert L Weber
1. The Charlie Tayler Waterwheel Marker
Charlie Tayler used this waterwheel to power a stamp mill at his gold mining operations on Ute Creek. Tayler, who attributed his good health to the fact that he never kissed woman or took baths, built the waterwheel in 1893. It was moved to its present site in 1946, a gift to the people of Idaho Springs by his estate. It was restored during the spring and summer of 1988 by volunteers and private contributions. It was dedicated during Gold Rush Days, July 16-17, 1988.
Restoration Committee:
Bruce Bell, Larry Cox, David George, Joe Feistner, Kristian Loevlie, David McIntyre Wendall Upright, project engineer
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1900.
Location. 39° 44.44′ N, 105° 30.959′ W. Marker is in Idaho Springs, Colorado, in Clear Creek County. Marker is on Interstate 70, 0.2 miles east of Chicago Creek Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Idaho Springs CO 80452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Mead and Cooper Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Idaho Springs Opera House (about 500 feet away); Mining Exchange Building (about 500 feet away); Arrastra (approx. 0.2 miles away);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Charles Taylor. A biography of Charles Taylor written by his great grandson. (Submitted on January 1, 2011.)
2. Charlie Tayler Waterwheel. History Colorado website entry (Submitted on July 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Robert L Weber
2. Charlie Tayler Waterwheel Marker and Bust
Photographed By Robert L Weber
3. The Waterwheel and Bridal Veil Falls
Photographed By Robert L Weber
4. The Waterwheel
Photographed By Robert L Weber
5. Near the Waterwheel
A small Cave just below the Waterwheel on Clear Creek
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,119 times since then and 141 times this year. Last updated on June 13, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 21, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
