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FEB 22 1966, FEB 23 1966; Clark Elementary School, Foreground, was Built in 1900, Gilpin County High School, Rear, in 1873.; Volunteers have offered time and money to make fire safety improvements, prevent closing of Central City Schools.; (Photo By Ed Maker/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

FEB 22 1966, FEB 23 1966; Clark Elementary School, Foreground, was Built in 1900, Gilpin County High School, Rear, in 1873.; Volunteers have offered time and money to make fire safety improvements, prevent closing of Central City Schools.;  (Photo By Ed Maker/The Denver Post via Getty Images)