Topic: History

History buff Ashley Boling tells the story of Swede Finn Hall, which is now home to the local Elks club.

Local wealth of knowledge Ashley Boling tells Plum Telluride about the unique history surrounding the historic New Sheridan Hotel, New Sheridan Bar and the Sheridan Opera House.

This building in Telluride's former red light district, once housed a brothel run by Dizzy, the madame of the house. The house that provided much entertainment for the miners is now a private residence, although it still maintains much of its Victorian character.

David Glynn, the former mayor of Ophir - a town just up the road from Telluride – talks about its first residents, the Ute Indians, and the advantages of living in a tiny town.

Take a look at one of the most beautiful spec houses for sale in Telluride. Led by broker Erik Fallanius, this house is for sale exclusively through Nevasca Realty. It is rumored that Butch Cassidy took his last shot at the wet bar nestled in this house.

Ken Sanders, a legendary bibliophile, owns Ken Sanders Rare Books in Salt Lake City. The Plum crew stopped in to talk to Sanders while they were in the area for Sundance Film Festival this past winter.

This welcoming storyteller was happy to show off his most prized books and share his eclectic stories. Sanders has ties to the famous Cosmic Airplane head shop in Salt Lake City, was friends with author Edward Abbey, who wrote "The Monkey Wrench Gang," and is also close with comic book illustrator and author R. Crumb.

In addition to owning the bookstore, he also runs Dream Garden Press, and specializes in books about the literary west, Mormonism, Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, national parks, public lands and the environment.

Ever wonder about the history of Telluride, including the local architecture, the miners or the bank that Butch Cassidy robbed? If so, you're in luck - the Telluride Historical Museum now has five digital audio tours that guide you through town as you learn about Telluride's culturally rich history.

Can't get enough Telluride history? Check out our slideshow depicting the history of mining in Telluride.

We have skate skis, alpine skis, telemark skis, nordic skis, snowboards, monoboards, and more. Ever wonder how it all began?

Thanks to a new documentary from Culture Films, "Legacy: The History of Skiing," what was merely a means of transportation has now become our favorite pasttime. 

From wooden Norwegian skis to Austria to the Americas, this sport has quite a history. Thankfully we no longer brake with a stick between our legs.