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Matchless Mine
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National Register of Historic Places

Matchless Mine

Also known as Matchless Lode Mining Claim, U.S. Mineral Survey No. 470

A district of 3 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2010
Listed 2010Leadville
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About the district

Matchless Mine, at E 7th Rd, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 28, 2010. It was among the first 4 of Leadville’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its historic - non-aboriginal, architecture, engineering and industry, at the state level. The district takes in 3 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Mining Industry in Colorado, MPS. The listing covers 4.4 acres.

What it isMine in Lake County, Colorado, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 105 MB · National Archives↗
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E 7th Rd, Leadville

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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4 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Matchless Mine

Is Matchless Mine on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 28, 2010 (Register number 10001088).

Is Matchless Mine a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Leadville Historic District, 1.2 miles away.

Can you visit Matchless Mine?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Matchless Mine?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 105 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84126721 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.