Smuggler Mine

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Historic silver mine listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

- Established: 1885
- Areas of significance: Industry; Engineering
- Area: 9.9 acres
- Date added to NRHP: 5/18/1987
- Other designations: part of the "Historic Resources of Aspen" Multiple Property Submission; part of the "Mining Industry in Colorado" Multiple Property Submission; listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties

Smuggler mine is the oldest surviving silver mine in the Aspen region, and the only remaining mine from Aspen's boom years. At its peak, Smuggler Mine was the source of about 20% of all silver mined worldwide. The largest nugget of silver ever unearthed came from here, a chunk weighing 1,840 pounds.

NRHP #87000194