Abandoned Mine & Long Lost "Larson Home" Found - Ironton Colorado
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Charles L. Larson of Denver purchased the Ida L and Dauntless mines, in 1933 for only $200. Charles and family were the last few prospects in the town of Ironton. This became evident to the Larsons' when in 1920, only 3 years after purchasing their mine; the Ironton post office closed. The next year the railway stopped all service to Ironton.
Despite the closure of the post office, lack of rail service, and dwindling population Charles and his sons continued to build on their property for 4 years. During this time they constructed a small flotation mill, a bunkhouse, blacksmith shop, and a snow shed over the mine adit (or mine opening). The concrete foundation from the mill is still visible today, behind the adit. The mine eventually had a 180-foot tunnel and a two-compartment mine shaft. In 1937 the Larsons' shipped out 25-tons of concentrated ore at a rate of $100 per ton. Which would be $2,500, but in today's currency (that would be equal to $44,811. The same year the Larson mine began to turn a profit, Charles Larson passed away. Leaving behind his two sons Milton and Harry Larson; later the duo became locally known as “The Larson Brothers”...
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hi Dough this was incredible, id of happily stayed on, the old architecture of his home i loved and that old timber just wow,. imagine the beauty of this scenery every day it would be amazing, great job mate
Howdy! I think I would have stayed, if I was in his circumstances; but am not sure for myself. His home is so nice! In-fact, with a little love it could still be inhabited or used as a living-museum (similar to your video about Mrs. Temples home). Thank you so much for stopping by and please stay safe!
@@DerelictDoug +Hi Doug that would be amazing to see something like this fixed into a walk in and self experience museum, your lucky you get to see incrediblely old beautiful homes and locations that have just been left,.but that hold so much amazing history, shall do my friend likewise have an amazing rest of your weekend
I just happened across this video today while digging a bit deeper for information on Milton Larson - unbelievably, I had somehow never put two and two together regarding the Larson Brothers mine; it had never occurred to me that this was the same Larson family. I love that you seem to have found Milton's old home (I think you're probably right - that looks like it's his house), and also that you touched on so much detailed history that I had never heard about. I've been to Ironton a few times, but have never taken that hike to his house. I definitely will now. I also like the detail you gave about that old bunkhouse, and the garage across the highway from it. From the bunkhouse, there's a short hike you can take to the Beaver-Belfast mine remnants - that's another very cool spot, you can see the trailhead and the logbook at 6:44
Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts and memories.
Also, thank you for pointing out the trailhead! I can’t wait to head that way next time I am in the area.
Thanks again and all the best!
@@DerelictDoug You're most welcome! I love this video, and will definitely check out your other Ironton video!
thanks for another great video!
I am very pleased that you liked it! Thanks again for your support it is always appreciated. Please stay safe!
Rest in peace Milton buddy!❤
Milton Larson use to babysit me when I was a little girl in Ironton . I loved him to pieces he always had marshmallows for me and I’d take a nap on his bed while my dad James Dillon “ who was also a prospector” would go to whatever he had to do. I spent time in his house drank from his bucket of water. Wonderful wonderful memories! I loved to take my naps there on his old bed which had a pillow that as long as the bed!
Thank you so very much for sharing your memories, and for joining us. All the best!
OHHH Hanna Allen!!! Please stop defacing history!!
Hahaha, right!? Thanks so much for stopping by and all the best!
I think you are correct about which house was one of the last houses used in irontion. I have visted te town several times. If you look close at the house you will see it still has a piece of phone wire hanging on the side of it.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. It is a great place to visit. I noticed the wire and porcelain on the outside. On the inside I saw the outline of where wires were laid on the ceiling (probably electrical lines). To my understanding he had a phone; however, I did not spot any telephone poles or lines. But the house tells a different story, I suppose the poles were removed or moved closer to the highway. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and all the best!
Thanks for posting ths video Doug! Stay safe!
Thank you for joining us, and I will do! And please do the same!
Howdy folks, it's your old cowboy friend and visitor to Ironton. I heard about Milton and how he was on TV in the 60's, and ever since I heard about the town since June I wanted to see that episode. Thanks for showin' it. I also visited the Larson Bros. mine and all the buildings in Ironton such as the structures shown . I was actually in that building when I was there in late June this year I didn't know that was his house. It was haunting being in there and even more haunting now. Sorry for the rant, but I'm really grateful this video exists. I recommend that area of Co the San Juan Triangle because of it's wonderous beauty and ghost towns. I was amazed that over 10 buildings, some two stories still stand, there are entire mine complexes that are still there after 70 to 100 years! As a cowboy (singing cowboy) and someone so interested in the 1880's and '40s (partly because I lived during this time) it was a beautiful experience to walk the halls of these buildings. Thanks to the folks who made this and the ones who preserved these buildings!
Howdy! It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance and thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts. I am also very grateful to the folks who preserve our historic structures and appreciate you stopping by my channel. I hope all is well and stay safe!
@@DerelictDoug Oh that's real nice of you to respond and all. Sorry for the long comment, but Irotnon is one of the best ghost towns I've been to so lots to say. This is a real good video about it too
It is you ought to visit Tin Cup 🌹 only in the summer they close the road to it in Winter. Funny 😁 my husband were in Pitkin and Ohio City in February. The one gas station that they have, you have to call for someone to open it so you can get gas 🥰
P.S. Y'all better visit Animas Forks and the other mines along Highway 550. This also feels like an ARG
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I love Animas Forks. Unfortunately an avalanche took out the road to Animas Forks, but we are working out a hiking route.
Thanks again and all the best!
Awesome. You ever use caltopo? You can overlay many maps like new map with a 1945 map of the area
I have not, but I will definitely check it out. Thank you for the tip and for watching. Stay safe and all the best!
You make excellent videos - all interesting and educational.
I have enjoyed watching many of your videos and look forward to many many more .😁👍
Thank you so very much for the kind words! I am very pleased that you appreciate my videos and thank you for sharing your thoughts. Please stay safe and all the best!
I love 💘 old stores about people from the past. I sure hope the house will be preserved our history is being destroyed
Completely agreed we need to preserve our history before it’s gone. I’m so glad you appreciate the story and thank you so much for joining us! Stay safe and best wishes.
We go home to Colorado, every summer sometimes in February. We have family all over Colorado 🥰 Mainly on the Western Slope. We have a family cabin we stay at in Gunnison Colorado by Blue Mesa Reservoir. 🌹 I get so home sick 🌹
Would have liked to see more of the mine, but hey, awesome vid.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. I typically don’t go in to mines, but I will have an tour video next year. Thanks again and all the best!
I think places like this should put a piece of plywood and a sharpie so people could sign that instead of vandalizing the historic buildings
Thank you Doug,. I remember the previous story you shared of this town. ☺️
You’re more than welcome! I find Ironton fascinating. Thank you so much for your continued support. Please stay safe and all the best!
cool video i havent been getting your notifications for videos enjoyed it
Welcome back and pardon the late reply! UA-cam can be funny about its notifications, but it is what it is. Thanks for stopping by and stay safe!
@@DerelictDoug np bro lol same to u too
Fairly easy to stop the polution to stop running into the river and away from the mine. The blm and epa will just close it up and bulldoze everything down.
Love seeing Colorados history
So true, I just wish they would cap it. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and stay safe!
good video
Thanks so much. I am glad you enjoyed and please stay safe!
@@DerelictDoug I stumbled upon for video searching for trails for my trip to Ouray this August. I would enjoy inspecting Milts house if you care to share the location. Well done on the video! Thanks
Very much appreciated!
I am so glad that you appreciated it. Stay safe and all the best!
Enjoyed your video. Thank you
Thanks again! I really appreciate the kind words. And all the best!
Enjoy this story.
I am very happy that you enjoyed. Stay safe and all the best!