Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-14
sILvERToN's MANY ADVANTAGES
All the Requisites that Go to MAX. a
Commercial Center.

1t is the purpose OF the Silvertor
department to take up each separate
business enterprise Of the town and
give. somewhat in detail, an account
OF its character and extent, that the
public may know what Silverton Is
from n commercial and business view
column will be devoted to this
wiite-up and will be continued from
time to time until all have received
attention. The object In view Is sole
ly in the interest of the town as a
whole. and that all her interests may
be served by this publication. We
wish again to express our appreciation
Tor courtesies extended and favors
bestowed unsolicited.
To write about Silverton without
speaking of natures WONDERFUL en-
dowment of scenic attractions would
seem almost like robbing the AL.
mighty of his due. He has certainly
dealt out with lavish hand His ia
vors in this regard. But this feature
has been so often told in story, in
song and In art. that we must pass it
by in an article intended more to call
attention to her business and CONNER
cial features.
Nor can We at this time give much
attention to her past history, for we
desire most to present the Silverton
Of today and the conditions that con
front her, that those who may desire
to know may be informed as to our
1eeds and the opportunities that are
here presented for investment
Silverton is the geographical-center
Of vast mining region. Take your
map and see for yourself our location
in this regard. There is not in this en-
ire mining region more favorable
ocation for a business and commercial
enter.
1t is true that some other points
have more varied resources, are bet
.er adapted TO bring together the
orces and elements that go to make
I metropolis. but when the mining
industry is considered with all its
demands for an available commercial
enter Silverton is the logical point
is natures point.
Already railroads are headed fol
and will bring us into touch and com
munication with Hinsdale. San Mig.
uel. Ouray and Dolores counties, and
with La Plata to the south we occupy
The center of circle from which rail,
;oads will reach out like spokes from
he hub of wheel
We do not claim that San Juan is
he richest in this constellation O.
ounties, but she is worthy compel
tor for the place and will not be
Jealous if she does not reach 1t. But
We do claim that there is none Other
50 advantageously located as the min
ing center commercially.
Nature has also provided here an
ibundance of fresh, pure water and
leaps from the mountain sides and
ushes down the canons with such
esistless power and force that IL har
essed it would furnish power for ey
ny conceivable necessity that may
rise.
The city is provided with water
forks operated on the gravity prin
iple, the cheapest in the world. that
domestic use. There can never arise
l question concerning an ample sun
ply of pure water; all that will be re
luired is an extension of the present
ystem to meet the demands.
Building materials are so conven
ent as to be readily and cheaply OBJ
ainable. There will never be any
al
ply is ineXhaustible by any demand
hat may be made.
The town of Silverton has the nu
leus, at least, of almost every com
nercial industry that enters into min
ng. These industries are backed by
Enterprise and capital and men wht
invite competition.
wo thousand acres of La Plata
= ATTY coal is now controlled by Z
operation having its headquarters
lere in Silyerton, and coal even now
cheaper to the consumer than Il
;an be bought for in any mining cam
In the San Juan country. The yer,
best article of coal is being delivered
% families at s5 per ton
ne Guy mas ample room to expand
| fhe park in which the town isl located
large enough to accommodate man,
thousands OF inhabitants with al
] heir accompanying Industries. No
real estate held at high or exor
| Iitant figure. On the contrary 1t Il
| surprisingly low. The owners OF real
y are of the kind that invite an en-
ourage the growth and progress o
he community.
The towa is p. divided with school
| md churches commensurate with he
| present needs. We lack, however
adequate public buildings for cour
| md county purposes.
| We have now given briefly in gen
| aral outline Silverton's advantage
and present conditions, and will en-
| leavor from day to day to deyot,
some space to individual enterprise
| md business institutions.
| GLADSTONE.
| CIa1utap,, Ia, e;t /.