Durango Diary II: 1890s-1945 by Duane A. Smith

Durango Diary II is the story of Durango from its very early years through World War II. Smith’s eye for detail brings the eras to life, from the Silver Panic of 1893 to the post-war boom of the 1940s. Showcasing how Durango got to where it is today and also how some things never change, Durango Diary II covers the good times and the bad, with a few fascinating scandals along the way.