The Story of the Keys

   

When it was decided Silverton’s old jail would become a museum, a great deal of work was needed on the  building.  Volunteers set about hammering, cleaning, painting and everything else that was needed to turn the jail into a museum. Looking for a symbol to represent the new Historical Society, Helen  Salfisberg, one of the original members, proposed using the original jail keys.  The Society had found its symbol!  The keys (they still work) are on display in the Museum gift shop.

Historical society Museum

 

Silverton, Colorado

San Juan County

Historical Society

To contact us:

Archive: 970-387-5609

Museum: 970-387-5838 (summer)

Email: silvertonarchive@aol.com

San Juan County Historical Society

P.O. Box 154

Silverton, Colorado  81433

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