Voices of the Past: Saving a Castle in the Clouds (Part 1)

About this episode

Beverly Rich discusses her lifelong dedication to preserving the history of Silverton and its significance in relation to Durango.

Beverly Rich was born in Silverton in 1950 and has been involved with the local Historical Society since she was 14 — making her one of the most dedicated keepers of San Juan County's storied past. In her article, Rescuing Relics: Extreme Preservation and the Old Hundred Boarding House, she reflects on what made Silverton remarkable from the very beginning. Few people realize that Silverton is nearly ten years older than Durango, and that without Silverton, Durango wouldn't exist. In its heyd...

People in this episode

Guest: Beverly Rich

Topics covered

• historical preservation
• local history
• Silverton
• community involvement
• cultural heritage

Keywords

• Silverton
• Beverly Rich
• historical society
• preservation
• local history
• Durango
• Old Hundred Boarding House

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Rescuing Relics: Extreme Preservation and the Old Hundred Boarding House

Places: Silverton, San Juan County, Durango

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