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Leadville Historic District Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, USA

Leadville mines have yielded minerals of higher total value than any other mining district in the country. There were three major mining phases in the Leadville district, ranging from 1860 to 1917. A large number of early structures survive.

"Entering the Cloud City"
Wooden sign with history of Leadville, titled "Entering the Cloud City." Image credit: Holly Hayes