Breckenridge History: Sawmill Exhibit — Attraction in Four Corners States

I love that places like this have been preserved for the world to experience. I think it does is a huge justice to see and be able to kinda step back in time and see that we didn't just get where we are from nowhere. We had to be innovative and pioneer everything. We are adaptive & that we don't have to be stuck where we are... Big movements come from just one idea, then someone to build that idea and make it into something that we can supply the world with. Throughout history, people have thought and even said that we were maxed out with new inventions, we couldn't possibly keep going... But look at us now. It's not too late to change the world as we know it, it all starts with a simple idea and the courage to put it into play, & most importantly, to know that failure is part of every...

Fantastic machinery with numbered descriptions. This place usually has pamphlets to describe the history and what each piece did. The Breck Historic Society website also has info. This area was significant in the contribution to milled lumber and furthering the growth of building capability and design. The nearby trail is a nice little walk. The small cabin and outhouse across the way is a nice backdrop but not worth stomping around - the new tree growth will appreciate less foot traffic. No bathrooms or garbage cans - pack it out and keep this area clean. Moose and bear frequent the area so keep your...

Quick, Fun, Historic! A small museum with some original Train Engines and Cabs from the Breckenridge's settlement days. The large mechanical structures are restored very well and give insights into the mining lifestyle of a start-up mountain town. There are some awesome "then, and now" photos portraying the evolving lifestyles. My favorite was the massive Snow Blower Locomotive used to beast through the Rockies...