There used to be a small silver mine here which gave the hill its name.
The story of the silver mine is a remarkable one.
Now it's certain: the silver mine in the hills outside of town is going to open up again next month.
For many years, this was the world's third largest silver mine.
He eventually went to Colorado, working in silver mines with a friend.
He would work at the silver mines until around 1585.
In 1919 the last of the major silver mines around Aspen closed down.
Others were sent deep into Mexico to work in the silver mines.
At the time of our meeting, my mate discovered a rich silver mine.
But the market for the produce of a silver mine may extend over the whole known world.
