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Port Wine began in early 1850. By 1851 surface mining had declined, but hydraulic mining brought new life to the area. In 1863 Port Wine was described as a religious and sober town. The town had a post office and a Wells Fargo Express building, and it maintained an active ski, or “snow shoe,” racing club that competed against other mining towns in the area.
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