National and State Register

Mint Saloon (Empire Shop)

Clear Creek County

The small one-story, wood frame commercial building was constructed circa 1885, and the overall appearance of what was an important local gathering placed has changed very little. 

A photo of the building next to a tree

Mint Saloon (Empire Shop)

The establishment continued to meet the recreational and social need in this small mountain mining town until 1938, when it was converted from a saloon into a liquor store.