TMVMF's mission is historical preservation, education through media, and support of the environment and the arts in Telluride and Mountain Village.
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Chairlift
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A historic image of a lift at Telluride Ski Resort. Likely from the mid to late 70s. Courtesy of The Telluride Historic Museum and Telluride Ski Resort.
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Chairlift Load Test
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This image has captured the load test for one of the new five lifts, constructed in 1972 for the Telluride Ski Resort. The man in the background, facing the camera is Al Bridges and the one on the far right is Mike (Chongo) Muer who was one of the first patrolmen. This picture was taken just before the ski resort opened in late December of 1972.
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Chick Williams
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This historical photo is part of a TMVMF donated collection—a photo sourced from Dean Rolley.
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Colorado Ski Hall of Fame Introduction
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An Intro video for William Senior Mahoney's induction into the 1997 Ski Hall of Fame. The video Features interviews with Bill "Jr." Mahoney, Johnie Stevens, Ron Allred, Jim Wells, and Alan Ranta
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Community, Conflict, Culture, and Some Other Stuff! With Jonnie Stevens & Roudy Roudebush
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Jonnie Stevens and Roudy Roudebush share stories during a live speaking event for the Telluride Ski and Golf Club. Their stories range from the mining era to the early 70’s and modern times. Aptly Titled: Community, Conflict, Culture, and Some Other Stuff! Through all the change and progress Telluride has seen, it has also seen its fair share of conflict.
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Dan Sadowsky Telluride Bluegrass
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Dan Sadowsky emceed the Telluride Bluegrass Festival for twenty-nine years under his nom-de-guerre, Pastor Mustard. A piece of Telluride history, this image was donated to TMVMF courtesy of Dean Rolley.
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Dog Court 1975
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A piece of Telluride history, this image was donated to TMVMF courtesy of Dean Rolley.
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Early Ski Poles
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Ski and mountain clubs were very common in many communities. This picture reflects these mountain recreational clubs. The single pole evolved into two poles and were used to help directional changes, slowing down, and even getting up once one would fall. Most of the skis were very heavy and usually 8 to 10 feet long and the foot was secured by a basic strap or straps. It was not unusual for women to participate, even though this photo does not show it.
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First Jazz Festival Telluride
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An archival image of the first-ever Telluride Jazz Festival from 1977. This historical photo is part of a TMVMF-donated collection—a photo sourced from Dean Rolley.
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Fourth Of July Cartoon
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4th of July cartoon from a 1969 Telluride newspaper. Image donated to TMVMF courtesy of Dean Rolley.
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Fourth of July Parades Over the The Years
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Archival footage of July Fourth parades from the 40s to the 60s, narrated by William Senior Mahoney. It includes an Indigenous Ute dance performance of "Dying Eagle," in which men carry living bullsnakes in their mouths. This can be found at 21 Minutes and again at 25 minutes.
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