Betty Mahaffey - $10 suggested donation; free for students
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Dear Editor,
The Belvidere Foundation Lecture Series will present "Restoration and Preservation of the Frontenac and Aduddell Mines" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The program will be held upstairs at Monte Lobo, 131 Main Street in Central City.
Bob Young, manager of the Young Ranch, will discuss the history of the Frontenac and Aduddell mining complex and the work undertaken to preserve this important part of Gilpin County's mining heritage.
The Frontenac and Aduddell Mines became two of Gilpin County's most successful gold mines. Located near the head of South Willis Gulch, the Frontenac sits near the top of the slope, with the Aduddell approximately 1,000 feet downslope. Both mines opened in 1869 and share an intertwined history marked by numerous owners, periods of inactivity, and profitable operation.
Preservation efforts began in 2019 to stabilize and rehabilitate the remaining buildings. That same year, Young Ranch proposed developing a hiking trail through the property as a way to share its history with the public.
A $10 donation is requested at this event. No donation is expected from students.
Betty Mahaffey
Belvidere Foundation
Central City
