EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 28 MIN
E27 - I'll Be Damned
from While Buffalo Roamed: The Wild West History of Colorado · host Jonathan Summer Publishing
William Green Russell (image in cover art) has a HUGE plan to bring water from the snowy peaks, the continental divide, to Russell Gulch and beyond. The first "utilities" planned in the mountains. The Fall River Ditch Company, The Rocky Mountain Ditch Company, the first newspaper in MOUNTAIN CITY (edited by Thomas Gibson and "FRED"). Idaho Springs, Spanish Bar, Mountain City, Nevada, Fall River, Clear Creek, Denver, Golden, Russell Gulch and Central City 1859. Description of the area...and I finally find some GOLD.
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William Green Russell has a HUGE plan to bring water from the snowy peaks, the continental divide to Russell Gulch and beyond. The first ”utilities” planned in the mountains. The Fall River Ditch Company is formed as well as the Rocky Mountain (Ditch Co.). Arrastras and stamp-mills are first introduced to the mountains, as well as the first mountain newspaper, edited by Thomas Gibson and printed by ”Fred”. Description of the area...and I finally find some GOLD! Idaho Springs, Central City, Mountain City, Nevadaville, Nevada, Spring Gulch, Black Hawk - Colorado
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