National Mining Hall of Fame
The National Mining Hall of Fame is a museum located in Leadville, Colorado, United States, dedicated to commemorating the work of miners and people who work with natural resources. The museum also participates in efforts to inform the public about the mining industry.
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Entrance
Display of Gold leaf specimens from Idaho Springs, Colorado
Leadville is a statutory city that is the county seat, the most populous community, and the only incorporated municipality in Lake County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 2,633 at the 2020 census. It is situated at an elevation of 10,158 feet (3,096 m). Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States and is surrounded by two of the tallest peaks in the state.
Downtown Leadville
Leadville, as viewed from California Gulch - early photo, date unknown
Bird's eye view of Leadville, Colo. 1882
Interior of the Tabor Opera House