Antique 1905 Portland Gold Mining Co Letterhead Colorado Springs CO Cripple Creek 8.5" x 11" -- A letter to Portland Gold Mine in Victor CO regarding the account of SH Supply Co of Denver -- July 8, 1905 -- 

In very good condition. It has soft corners and edgewear, but still very nice. Fold marks, but will ship flat. Please see detailed photos.

In the fall of 1891, James Doyle and James F. Burns went to Battle Mountain, the most popular spot at the time in the Cripple Creek Gold Mining district. Doyle and Burns would search in hopes of finding land they could invest in. By winter they would find 1/10th of an acre unclaimed and be able to own it on January 22nd, 1892. Discovering the fortune in their small land, they would then travel down the mountain to see W.S. Stratton, owner of the Independence
mine and offer him 1/3 interest in their claim in return for legal assistance. Stratton would agree and the Portland Gold Mining Company would be incorporated on February 4th, 1894.

They were quickly involved in numerous claim suits, which were settled by their corporation as the Portland Gold Mining Company and the appointment of their chief rival Winfield S. Stratton as President. With his backing, they were able to buy out rival claims. Prosperous until the early 1920's, bankruptcy forced the Portland's takeover by United Gold Mines Co. in 1934. All the United property was consolidated into the Golden Cycle Corporation's holdings in 1970. 




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