Southwest Colorado Oral Histories

Entry ID: 1622

Institution: San Juan County Historical Society

  • Website: sanjuancountyhistoricalsociety.org
  • Email: archives@sanjuancountyhistoricalsociety.org
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  • Phone: 970-387-5609
  • Medium(s): Audio

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    Narrator: Edna Ambold Goodman

    Date: August 26, 1982

    Location Tags: Silverton, San Juan County, Durango, La Plata County

    Topic Tags: Pioneer, Ranching, Local Business

    Description: Edna was the daughter of pioneer ranch and market owner Gus Ambold and his wife, Lottie Spietz. She reminisces about the Gustavus and Robert Ambold families and their roles in early-day Silverton and Durango.

    Last updated February 20, 2025