Star Mine
Gunnison County
The Italian Mountain region was active from 1879 through World War II. By 1905, the Star was the leading silver and lead mine in the area. In fact, the mine operated almost continuously from 1890 to 1971, one of the longest runs of any mine in the county.
Star Mine
The Star Mine is also notable for its intact mining buildings. The buildings and mine works are noted as one of the best in the county at the turn of the 20th century. These are the same workings active in 1905, when the Star was at its peak.