Lost Sopris |
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| Author:
| Faoro-Johannsen, Genevieve
Vigil Jr., Robert D. |
| Foreword by:
| Potter, Tom |
| Series title: | Lost Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5402-6133-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2024 |
| Publisher: | History Press Limited, The
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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Before the Flood The lost town of Sopris lies silently beneath the depths of Trinidad Lake. Once a thriving mining community in the late 1800s, it was renowned for abundant coal deposits and a bustling population. Three generations called Sopris home. They fought in the Civil War, homesteaded and immigrated to work in the mines. Unfortunately, the town's fate took a drastic turn with the construction of the Trinidad Dam, which flooded the area and submerged the town. Authors Genevieve...
More DescriptionBefore the Flood The lost town of Sopris lies silently beneath the depths of Trinidad Lake. Once a thriving mining community in the late 1800s, it was renowned for abundant coal deposits and a bustling population. Three generations called Sopris home. They fought in the Civil War, homesteaded and immigrated to work in the mines. Unfortunately, the town's fate took a drastic turn with the construction of the Trinidad Dam, which flooded the area and submerged the town. Authors Genevieve Faoro-Johannsen and Robert Daniel Vigil, Jr. preserve an enduring legacy of community and resilience through first-hand accounts, historic photos and never-before-seen maps.