Mar 15, 2018 - Movies in Colorado: Film Locations Across the State. Was spread across several Front Range spots: Argo Gold Mine in Idaho Springs, where. May 16, 2017 - This is the outside of the Argo Mill and old ore cars on May 10, 2017 in Idaho Springs. In partnership with the Colorado Department of Health,.
Argo Movie Scenes
History and Adventure! Your tour of the ARGO includes a view into the past history of the ARGO Mill and Tunnel through viewing a history movie that will explain its’ origins. Our walking tour historians will offer a demonstration of mining equipment outside the gift shop and tour office, then transport you up to our ore mine, the DOUBLE EAGLE. From there, you will enter the 5 story ARGO Mill and descend through the myriad of artifacts left in place from the days when the MIGHTY ARGO was in full production. After you reach the bottom, enjoy looking through the fantastic array of mining artifacts and equipment at the base of the ARGO Mill in our museum room. It is chock full of antique photos that are great visual representations of what took place here at the ARGO and in the Idaho Springs area during the Rocky Mountain Gold Rush Era. When you come out of the ARGO Mill, you will find yourself in our panning yard where we offer a gold panning lesson and assist you in finding real gold ore.
Argo Spring Manufacturing
AND – you keep what you find! We also offer gold panning and gem panning separately from the tours for late arrivers and those who have limited time but would like to enjoy some of the ARGO experience.
Show map of the US Location 2517 Riverside Dr., Coordinates: Built 1912 NRHP reference # CSRHP # 5CC.76 Added to NRHP January 31, 1978 The Argo Gold Mine and Mill is a former mining and milling property consisting of a gold mine and gold mill in, built at the entrance of the. The tunnel was built between 1893 and 1910 to drain the gold mines in Virginia Canyon, Gilpin Gulch, Quartz Hill, and and allow easier ore removal. The mill was built at the entrance of the tunnel to process ore from the many mines drained by the tunnel. The property had been closed from 1943 until 1976, when it was purchased by James N. He wanted to preserve an example of the Colorado gold rush mines.
It was added to the in January 1978. The mill was later purchased by a group who would look develop the property. A gondola to Blackhawk and a rumoured hotel are planned.