Southwest Colorado Oral Histories

Entry ID: 1661

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: Lew W. Parcell

    Date: November 24, 1982

    Location Tags: Silverton, San Juan County, San Miguel County, Telluride

    Topic Tags: Government, Energy & Electricity, Local Business

    Description: Parcell was a long-time Silverton resident, merchant and political party chairman. He was 94 years old at the time of this interview; another interview in 1979 is a separate CD. He resumes recollections made in an earlier interview (F-5-E-2-16), and discusses the Circle Route Garage, Silverton Light Company and Grand Imperial Hotel.

    Last updated February 20, 2025