Tag: Leadville

Lighted marquee surrounding a black and white photo of an ice palace constructed in Leadville, Colorado in the winter of 1895-96

A Leadville Christmas—The Hope That Glitters and the Mountain Magic of Silver Dollar Tabor (1889-1915) 💖

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The high, pure air of Leadville, Colorado, was not just the source of hardship; it was the cradle of magic, mysticism, and unforgettable mountain beauty. For Rose Mary Echo Silver Dollar Tabor (1889-1915), the snow-dusted mountains and the crystalline spectacle of the Ice Palace offered a true, glittering escape. Her Christmas years were defined by a tenacious hope and sustaining faith that kept her family anchored amid the ruins of their fortune.

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Colorado author revisits life and legend of Silver Dollar Tabor in new novel

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The Herald Democrat in Leadville, Colorado, recently published "Colorado author revisits life and legend of Silver Dollar Tabor in new novel." The article is ahead of author Rebecca Rosenberg's upcoming Colorado book tour for her latest historical fiction, Silver Echoes.

We share the article by Allison Brown below:

Award-winning historical novelist Rebecca Rosenberg will speak at the Tabor Opera House on Sunday, Aug. 31, to share the story of Rose Mary Silver Dollar Tabor, a silent film starlet whose life was marked by ambition, tragedy and scandal.

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