Crossen, Forest, 1905-1992

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Forest Crossen, author of "The Switzerland Trail of America" (published 1962) and the series "Western Yesterdays" (published 1963-1979) moved to Boulder with his family in 1923 and graduated from Boulder High School. He was an Army sergeant assigned to trains between 1942 and 1945. Crossen lived from 1905-1992.

From the description of Springdale photographs by Forest Crossen. 1945-1950. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427365763

The Grand Central Mine was a famous old gold property being reopened in 1949.

From the description of Grand Central Mine (Springdale, Colo.). 1949. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427319112

Big Five mining properties included Adit Tunnel, Adit Mine, Columbia Mine, Ni-Wot Mine and Dew Drop Mine.

From the description of Dew Drop or Big Five Mine and Mill at Camp Frances, Colorado. 1948. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427348379

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Birth 1905

Death 1992

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