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Explore Salida, Colorado History

Written by local historian, Steve Chapman

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GHOST STORIES & HAUNTED HISTORY

Haunted places, legends, murders, & ghost lore.

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Written by local historian, Steve Chapman

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS

Hotels, bridges, storefronts, & landmarks.

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Written by local historian, Steve Chapman

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WILD WEST & CRIME

Outlaws, whores, saloons, gambling & lawmen.

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Written by local historian, Steve Chapman

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HISTORIC PEOPLE

Outlaws, founders, lawmen, madams, business owners & politicians.

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HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS

Original pictures taken between 1880 - 1910, covering downtown Salida.

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Written by local historian, Steve Chapman

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RAILROAD HISTORY

The Denver & Rio Grande, the railroad that built Salida.

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Written by local historian, Steve Chapman

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Every Night
7:30 pm
90 minutes

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Thursday, Friday & Saturday
9:00 am
90 minutes

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Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
9:00 am
90 minutes

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Thursday, Friday & Saturday
7:00 pm
2.5 - 3 hours

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