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Silver City MainStreet Arts & Cultural District

Historic Districts

Chihuahua Hill Historic District

Constructed 1880. The small adobe chapel “La Capilla” overlooks Silver City’s oldest residential neighborhood, Chihuahua Hill. The neighborhood evolved from a tent city in the 1870s shortly after the town was founded. The discovery of silver and copper in the vicinity caused boomtown growth and the railroad’s arrival in the Read more…

By Jessica Mraz, 11 monthsJune 5, 2024 ago
Designed & Cultural Landscapes

Boston Hill

Boston Hill is actually comprised of three hills located at the southern edge of Silver City. The hill is notable for mining activity, which first took place in the 1870s. Though it was prospected for silver ore, it was manganiferous iron ore that was actually mined at this site. The Read more…

By Jessica Mraz, 11 monthsJune 5, 2024 ago
Designed & Cultural Landscapes

“The Big Ditch” Riverwalk Park

“The well known Riverwalk Park Area (known locally as “The Big Ditch”) was done with New Deal funds following a severe flood. The main purpose for the project was flood protection. There are also WPA sidewalks in this area and water and sewer lines were put in throughout the city. Read more…

By Jessica Mraz, 11 monthsJune 5, 2024 ago

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