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.
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.
State Register
Address
13 E. Park Ave. (US Hwy. 40) / Empire
Site Number
5CC.856