A view of Main Street in Granite, Colorado, after the devastating fire of 1897. The Salida Mail reported on May 28, 1897: 'The fire broke out in what is known as the Granite house, and was caused, it is supposed, by a defective flue. This building is occupied by George Kipcel, who deals in groceries and merchandise, and is also used as a boarding house. After totally wiping out this building the flames swept down and took in and totally destroyed...