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Dixie – February 25
”Dixie” was born into a family of ten children in Louisiana in 189. After her first marriage she came to the mountains of Colorado and was engaged in mining. As her career grew, she became known as the “Gold Woman” of Colorado.
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Historic Photos and artifacts
Julia Jessee Buckley
Julia Jessee Buckley’s charcoal tint portrait as a young woman, ca. 1875. Possibly at time of her marriage to John Buckley. They came to Niwot in 1904 from Auburn, Nebraska. Moved to North 83rd Street farm about 1912.
Alva Dodd Farm
Alva Dodd Farm on Niwot Road. Built in 1914.
Sylvanus Budd
Sylvanus Budd was one of the first settlers in Left Hand Valley. He was elected to the Colorado State Legislature in 1888, which is probably the date of this photo. He is the father of Katie Madden.
