Salida Smokestack Centennial Celebration

Ohio-Colorado Smelting and Refining Company Smokestack, 2002

You’re invited!

On August 26, the Salida Museum will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the smelter smokestack. It remains one of the most visible symbols of Salida’s colorful history. Join us for talks under the big tent about the 365-foot smokestack’s history. Author and historian Robert Autobee will deliver the keynote address: “Standing for Salida—The Salida Smokestack’s First Hundred Years.” We’ll have drone demonstrations by the Salida High School UAS Club, mineral displays by the Columbine Gem and Mineral Society and Museum mining artifact displays. And like any good celebration, we’ll be cutting the cake, so plan to join us at the Smokestack on the 26th!

To get to the smokestack – from Hwy 291 one mile north of Salida, turn left on to CR 151. Travel 3/10 of a mile turn right on CR 152.

Following the Smokestack Centennial Celebration, we’d like to invite you to Elevation Beer from 1-3:00, to sample a special brew in honor of the day and raise a pint for a good cause – the Museum! We’ll be randomly asking trivia questions about area history for a chance to win prizes, including some awesome museum swag. And a food truck will be just outside if you need something to go with that beer. Come out and support the Museum!

Supported by the Chaffee County Heritage Area Advisory Board and Elevation Beer Company.