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One of three major railroads that developed the Upper Arkansas Valley, the Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad entered the valley in 1880 over Trout Creek Pass, headed for the mining camps at Leadville and Gunnison. Buena Vista Heritage has created a gem of a small museum in an actual refurbished DSP&P depot and adjacent caboose.
Vic Kuklin, frequent railroad storyteller, member of BV Heritage and former member of the DSP&P Historical Society will share the history of the railroad and its role in developing agriculture, mining, and ice harvesting in Buena Vista, Nathrop, and St. Elmo. In the 1880s, Nathrop was a bustling railroad town. Like many, this town transformed from a large, railroad town, to a sleepy community. This program will provide interesting insights as to what the region was like during the railroad “glory days”.
Cost: $6.50 for GARNA members, $8.50 for non members. This includes admission to the Depot museum.
Pre-registration is now closed.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
