Bring home a piece of Colorado mountain history with this 1968 “Historic Georgetown: Centennial Gazette 1868–1968” souvenir booklet. Created for Georgetown’s centennial, it offers a richly illustrated look at the town’s past—from its gold and silver mining boom to its transformation into a charming tourist destination in the Rockies.

Inside you’ll find vintage black-and-white photos, maps, and engaging historical essays covering Georgetown in 1880, the village in the 1960s, local churches, railroads, ski areas, and more. Period advertisements for beloved businesses like the Red Ram bar and Alpine Restaurant add extra local flavor and mid-century graphic charm.

This copy appears clean and well-preserved for its age, with bright covers and legible text throughout. It’s perfect for:

• Local history buffs researching Georgetown and Clear Creek County

• Railroad and mining enthusiasts interested in the Georgetown Loop and regional development

• Collectors of Colorado ephemera and travel souvenirs

• Anyone decorating a mountain cabin, lodge, or vacation rental with authentic regional pieces

Display it on a coffee table, frame your favorite pages, or use it as a reference for genealogy and local-history projects—this centennial gazette is both a fascinating read and a wonderful collectible.

Item specifics

• 📆 Publication year: 1968

• 📍 Focus: Georgetown, Colorado & Clear Creek County local history

• 📚 Format: Softcover / stapled booklet (magazine-style)

• 📄 Length: Approx. 48 pages

• 📏 Approx. size: 11" x 8.5" (oversized)

• 🖼️ Interior: Black-and-white photos, illustrations, local business ads

• 🧭 Content highlights: “Georgetown 1880,” “The Village Today,” churches, ski areas, historic buildings, centennial events

• 🏔️ Themes: Mining town history, Rocky Mountain tourism, centennial celebration

• 🏢 Noted on back cover: The Saint James in historical Georgetown, Colo.

• 🧾 Language: English

• 🎯 Audience: Collectors, historians, local residents, tourists, genealogists

Condition
Very Good vintage condition overall – interior pages are clean and firmly attached; covers show light shelf/edge wear, minor handling marks, and small surface smudges consistent with age and gentle use. No major tears, writing, or loose pages observed from visual inspection.

Additional details
Ships bagged with backing and carefully packed in a rigid mailer or box to help ensure it arrives safely. Stored in a dry environment. Colors and tones may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings.

Seller’s note: Vintage paper items commonly show minor age-related wear such as light rubbing, small creases, or faint marks. Please review all photos closely for the best indication of this booklet’s exact condition before purchasing.

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