Idaho Springs in Clear Creek County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Mining Exchange Building

1517 - 1523 Miner Street

Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 21, 2014

1. Mining Exchange Building Marker

Inscription. J.J. Elliott had his assay office in the building which was built in 1879. Often during the boom days of the 1880's dozens of ore wagons were parked on Miner Street in front of the "Exchange". Elliott promoted himself in the city directories of the period as "an assayer and bullion buyer". He was also president and manager of the Idaho Springs Electric Company and had the difficult job of convincing the citizens of Idaho Springs that electricity wasn't just a passing fad and that it was safe.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 39° 44.515′ N, 105° 30.987′ W. Marker is in Idaho Springs, Colorado, in Clear Creek County. Marker is on Miner Street, 0.1 miles east of 15th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1517 Miner Street, 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 (a few steps from this marker); Idaho Springs Opera House (a few steps from this marker); The Charlie Tayler Waterwheel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arrastra (about 500 feet away); Central City (approx. 4 miles away); Central City Opera

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(approx. 4 miles away); The AOUW Building (approx. 4 miles away); The Ignatz Meyer Building (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Idaho Springs.

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Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 21, 2014

2. Mining Exchange Building

Marker is on the right side of the photo

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.