Reminiscence at the Teller House

Reminiscence is a story of our not-so-distant past. It is a story of Colorado, of the people who settled here in prospect for riches and a mining boom that drastically shaped the social and economic landscape of the state. It speaks of a time that was fast and furious, and most of its mark faded back into the landscape almost as quickly as it rose out of it. A reminder of what it took to carve out an existence in these beautiful, but hard and deadly mountains.

This series builds a bridge between past and present, showcasing the structures and artifacts that remain in the landscape from these early settlements in our Centennial State.

Today, what remains are fragments; jagged, weathered structures and glimmering rail lines that punctuate the landscape. They stand as testaments to both the industry’s influence and abandonment that followed as resources dried up. These images capture a haunting beauty, evoking the tension between human endeavor and nature’s resilience.

Reminiscence is also a memory and a statement on our responsibility to protect Colorado’s iconic wilderness and history. By acknowledging the past, we can shape a better future — one where our state’s natural and cultural heritages are preserved. One on which future generations can also reminisce.

Miss Crystal Mill, Crystal, CO
$650 — Miss Crystal Mill, Crystal, CO $650

Buffalo Boy Tram Station, Silverton, CO
$350 — Buffalo Boy Tram Station, Silverton, CO $350

Idarado Miner’s Cabin, Million Dollar Highway, CO
$425 — Idarado Miner’s Cabin, Million Dollar Highway, CO $425

Monarch on the Horizon, Leadville, CO
$600 — Monarch on the Horizon, Leadville, CO $600

Powerhouse, Silverton, CO
$425 — Powerhouse, Silverton, CO $425

Inn ‘n Out, Independence, CO
$300 — Inn ‘n Out, Independence, CO $300

Last Few Rusty Nails, Leadville, CO
$150 — Last Few Rusty Nails, Leadville, CO $150

Cabin Interior, Leadville, CO
$150 — Cabin Interior, Leadville, CO $150

Ore Bucket, Silver Lake Mill, Silverton, CO
$300 — Ore Bucket, Silver Lake Mill, Silverton, CO $300

Molas Pass Cabin, Million Dollar Highway, CO
$300 — Molas Pass Cabin, Million Dollar Highway, CO $300

Remnants, Alta Lakes, CO
$150 — Remnants, Alta Lakes, CO $150

Buffalo Planks, Silverton, CO
$150 — Buffalo Planks, Silverton, CO $150

M. Mine, Leadville, CO
$300 — M. Mine, Leadville, CO $300

Bunks and Sunbeams, Silverton, CO
$500 — Bunks and Sunbeams, Silverton, CO $500

Yankee Girl Mine, Million Dollar Highway, CO
$300 — Yankee Girl Mine, Million Dollar Highway, CO $300

Wheelhouse, Buffalo Boy Tram Station, Silverton, CO
$425 — Wheelhouse, Buffalo Boy Tram Station, Silverton, CO $425

Buffalo Boy, Silverton, CO
$275 — Buffalo Boy, Silverton, CO $275