05/06/2025
The Smelter that built Durango!
Did you know: Long before it was a community dog park, the Durango Smelter was a major driver of the towns economy.
Built in 1882, the smelter processed Ore from surrounding mines and helped to establish Durango as a key hub in the region. The smelter was retired in 1930.
Later, the Smelter was used in the refinement of uranium, to be used for the Manhattan Project.
The more you know!
Image Sourced from: Fort Lewis College