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David May Monument
National Register Local
A landmark on Harrison Ave, in the middle of things: 189 places within a five-minute walk. One of 16 history & landmarks in Leadville.
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On the National Register since 1966
Leadville Historic District
Leadville Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966, and named a National Historic Landmark on Jul 4, 1961. It is significant for its industry, exploration/settlement and architecture at the national level. Its architecture is described as Victorian and Gothic. The district takes in 7 historic buildings.
The Leadville Historic District is in the mining town of Leadville, Colorado. The National Historic Landmark District includes 67 mines in the mining district east of the city up to the 12,000 foot (3658 m) level, and a defined portion of the village area. It was designated in 1961. Then, when the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) program was started in 1966, Leadville's National Historic District was inc…
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189 places within a five-minute walk of David May Monument.
🍺Have a drinkScarlet Tavern1 min walk🎁BrowseElevation Goods1 min walk🌳Get outsideLeadville Trail 100 Run1 min walk🍽️EatThe Famous Leadville1 min walk
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Title Company of the RockiesEscrow services
1 min walk🏕️Elbert Creek CampgroundCampground
1 min walk🧰Leadville Rental CenterMachine and tool rentals
1 min walk💧Rocky Mountain Drinking WaterWater supplier
1 min walk🥃Two Guns whiskey distilleryDistillery
1 min walk💼Matchless PropertiesProperty management
1 min walkWhere it is
Directions →318 Harrison Ave
The nearest neighbor is Title Company of the Rockies, 1 min walk away.
Address318 Harrison Ave · 80461
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318 Harrison Ave
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.