The Richest Square Mile on Earth : Walking Central City, Colorado

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Central City is a historic mountain town located in Gilpin County, Colorado, United States. Situated in the Rocky Mountains, it is about 35 miles (56 kilometers) west of Denver. Central City is known for its rich mining history, preserved Victorian architecture, and vibrant casino scene. Central City was established in 1859 during the Colorado Gold Rush. It quickly became a prosperous mining town with a booming population and abundant gold and silver deposits. The town was nicknamed the "Richest Square Mile on Earth" due to its significant mineral wealth. Many historic buildings from the mining era have been preserved, giving the town a charming and nostalgic atmosphere.
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Recorded July 14, 2023
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@marshallaw531 10 ай бұрын

I grew up in Orange county, CA. and Las Vegas, NV. I was ready for adventure and heard about Central City. Described to to me as old west tourist town. I was told gold was found there. Summer was near ,I'm 16 1/2 yrs.old, I talk two others to join me an the messenger. School let out, some clothes ,acoustic guitar, CC here we come. What a blast. ( Cream and Hendrix played red rocks) That was 1967 and again 1968. Moved there in 69 only to be drafted.

@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm stunned to watch this for many reasons: the beauty, the arcanity, the genuine feeling from Don and his friend.... I was moved hearing him say Baltimore's been "reclaimed by the forest." This is more than traveloguing AK, it's poetry. ☯️

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, it’s such a wonderful place and has so much history

@jaybee608 Жыл бұрын

I've gotta say, you have the best places we've never seen. Entertaining and informative!👍👍✌️

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@ellymeerleveldt614 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful historic tour ActionKid thank you so much for sharing👍. Have a good weekend🌞🇺🇸.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@mrman5066 11 ай бұрын

look at how beautiful and well designed this city is! I honestly want to start a movement to re-fluorish the city. Make it big again, but prevent it from being poisoned by over-car dependancy

@mousetreehouse6833 3 ай бұрын

@mrman, In that part of the Rockies, cars and other various vehicles are a necessity to life, so, unfortunately, more people will mean more cars... But I know what you mean; Central City looks like a great town, a town that deserves to be lived in!

@HengMiao Жыл бұрын

Central City looks like a movie set! 😍 23:14 The two gentlemen are so friendly and nice to show you the inside of the Elk Lodge, and it was neat to see all the historical artifacts and the saloon! Thank you so much for sharing this video, AK! 🤗

@michaelchin3550 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!! So cool.

@michelenorton2828 Жыл бұрын

That's really cool old building back in time I am 🌴🍸🍪

@courtneyyoung6300 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Actionkid!!! Stay safe out there my friend

@courtneyyoung6300 Жыл бұрын

Wow !!! What a beautiful unique town !!! This is truly awesome

@owenmeyer1305 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting !

@djoldskool5763 Жыл бұрын

Re: Elks Lodge What a trip! Authentic.

@aureliab7584 11 ай бұрын

C est une vraie histoire cette presentation de la ville de Colorado. Une ville merveilleuse , les constructions rappelent des annes du debut de l existance de la ville et de la population qui y vivait. On dirrait se promener dans l ancien Colorado. Merveilleux ! Merci ! Amitie

@susanboatman7913 Жыл бұрын

Cool historical buildings. It was nice of that gentleman to show your around. I was reading online that the City passed an amendment to bring in casinos in 1990. The money brought in is to help restore and preserve the buildings.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@marshallaw531 10 ай бұрын

I think BS 😢 😞 sorry. Restore to what? Disney type and gambling? Nope, what they did/doing is about Benjamin,nothing more.😢$$

@monica-NJ-123 Жыл бұрын

Love all the history , thank you for sharing

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@robertsabharwal9787 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful one-horse town!!

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@beefpares Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@davidstahl5707 Ай бұрын

My father was born and raised in this city. Graduated high school, worked, and even was married in the courthouse. We spent many days here when I was a child.

@joburgess1060 Жыл бұрын

Hi AK thank you for showing us this wonderful place

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@kimramey8361 Жыл бұрын

Very cool history. Thank you for showing. I love that they preserved it so well.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It was very nice to see

@michaeltamburello Жыл бұрын

Hey, your in my neck of the woods! Be sure to pop a few quarters in a slot machine or two. Good luck!

@user-sz8tx3vr3r 5 ай бұрын

I worked for the Colo Division of Gaming when they first opened up. After that I was the first GM of the Golden Rose. Lot of history there.

@JM-vh7oc Жыл бұрын

Here's some history backstory of Central City and Blackhawk: Before casino days, Central City was really hopping with tons of tourists - old saloons all over the place - open with bands and dancing. Used to be so much fun to go there. Blackhawk was virtually nothing. THEN, gambling was initiated. Local government of Central City mandated that all the buildings maintain their historical look and feel. Blackhawk however did not have those restrictions and took over with much more of a Las Vegas feel. They have many more casinos and hotels and became the hub for gambling, leaving Central City behind in the dust. Kinda wish you would have known this back story prior to filming and then also film in Black Hawk to see the difference. Always makes me sad to go to Central City now remembering how lively it used to be.

@djoldskool5763 Жыл бұрын

I was a tourist there in the summer of 1965. Looks similar but fewer people now.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the insight!

@RogerKnull 9 ай бұрын

I lived and worked there for 12 years. Everything you stated is accurate. Blackhawk was never shit till the Vegas Boys came in and cut half a mountain down for yet another stupid casino.

@conniekimber9445 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this unique look into the past. What a cute preserved town. I hope they don't totally ruin it.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

I hope so too

@dissidentfairy4264 Жыл бұрын

It's really a cute town. I love vintage places like this. Ex-Gold Rush turned casino town means the gold rush is still on its just taken on a new form, somebody's still getting rich.💰 lol 🧚‍♀

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

That’s an interesting way to look at it!

@richardsanty9063 Жыл бұрын

I never heard of this place. I can't wait to visit. i'm going to all the casinos when I get there.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

You have to check it out!

@jarihult Жыл бұрын

Beautiful houses along your walk , 0:57 one of many, cool photos in the windows and very nice visitors center 2:37 and more photos 😎Historical mining town and lots of cool buildings 🙂Thank you for sharing this informative , enjoyable and relaxing walk A K 🙂👍!!!

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It was so nice to see Central City

@DukeBX Жыл бұрын

5:41 I don't know what has stood the test of time better: The Opera House or that red Dodge Neon.

@Naisium Ай бұрын

Thanks for this. We will be there next month.

@krokokot99 Жыл бұрын

Nice place👍

@laraazorr2140 10 күн бұрын

Makes me want to come visit ! I grew up here in Central City . My brother lived in the old house of “Pinky” which was very haunted 🩷

@areenakju Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ak

@user-gf5he2fr7y Жыл бұрын

Thank you " Action Man " Another great tour... You seem to be on a constant walking & road trip! ...What a way too go😊.........Artist, Old Naples Florida🌴🎨

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@MinhNguyen-ff6xf 11 ай бұрын

I visited the town multiple times back then and it was empty just like this. Toured the Central City opera house, and sadly, the site was more like a museum than an actual theater. Central City needs more tourists to revive her glorious past

@mrman5066 11 ай бұрын

I think we should repopulated the city. What a cool place, who says it can't be a "practical" city again?

@elizabethdiaz5434 Жыл бұрын

Nice❤👍

@transitdude3352 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful town!

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

It really is!

@user-ns4rm5ox6y Жыл бұрын

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@Bk6346 Жыл бұрын

Most of the large casinos are in nearby Black Hawk. I visited this area a few years ago but only toured the Black Hawk casinos.

@ActionKid Жыл бұрын

Yes, I visited Black Hawk too! They have many casinos there.

@Bk6346 Жыл бұрын

@@ActionKid I believe I am sort of like your friend Jaycation who enjoys watching sports, going to casinos and traveling. I been to most of the major cities in the USA to watch a baseball game or the occasional football game.

@davidellis5141 Жыл бұрын

The ActionKid looking out for the elite 👌 🐼

@GETMONEYJONES2304 Жыл бұрын

Action key can you please Do a walk through malba queens the most beautiful houses that I have ever seen before in ❤

@_Toto_. Жыл бұрын

26:03 brother hope you passed your initiation :.G

@rharpman Жыл бұрын

is that utada hikaru at the end?

@joyride1598 Ай бұрын

The Central City Parkway was mostly funded by Central City casinos in order to entice more people to travel through Central City in hopes of them spending money in Central City rather than Blackhawk. Unfortunately, that plan did not work as the vast majority take Clear Creek Canyon and come up U.S. 6 to highway 119.

@iainsanders4775 Жыл бұрын

I could get all this on Streetview, Faster! & NO traffic noise. OK, maybe 5 years ago..

@silkscreenart5515 28 күн бұрын

So thats what America looks like. Pretty nice.

@TechExploresNYC Жыл бұрын

The median income for a household in the city was $30,921, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Richest square mile on earth. yup.

@Beacon_NY Жыл бұрын

Haha...it looks like one of those Upstate NY cities which are actually nice. Thinking it could be Troy, Little Falls, or Watertown, especially Troy which is another Brooklyn scene.

@roberteagleton8704 5 ай бұрын

The term "richest square mile on earth" I think refers to the amount of gold that was found in that area and /or all the money the casinos make right there. I don't think it has to do with income.

@sunnybeachwalks4k2022 Жыл бұрын

Richest square mile on earth is in London England

@user-jp2th1md7r 7 ай бұрын

I lived in CC for many years. Gambling basically destroyed much of it's history. I was there to see the transition. Blackhawk was devastated even worse. Almost none of their buildings remain. While you see all the same buildings, their interiors were stripped to make room for slot machines and card games. You can still mine the creeks for Placer gold higher in the hills, but it's tough to find. It has mostly been depleted.

@user-sz8tx3vr3r 5 ай бұрын

The original gaming act was meant to restore these towns. One phrase in the act changed all that.