Mountain Park Cemetery sits in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and serves as a remnant of the area’s former mining town. Local historians note that the cemetery preserves a historical snapshot of frontier life, with gravestones that have been repaired and restored to tell the story of the community’s hardships in the past.
The wind phone is a one-way rotary telephone connected to a landline that remains in place for visitors to use as a contemplative, symbolic gesture. Unlike traditional phones, this device is not intended for actual communication; rather, it offers a quiet, reflective space for people to express thoughts or memories aloud, with the belief that speaking aloud can provide a sense of connection to loved ones who have died.
Officials involved in the project say the goal is to honor the town’s history while providing a peaceful site for visitors to reflect. The cemetery, described as the last remnant of the old mining town, has become part of a broader effort to preserve and interpret the region’s regional heritage, including the restoration of gravestones that illustrate the era’s frontier experiences.
Residents and visitors are invited to visit Mountain Park Cemetery to observe the wind phone and engage with the site’s historical context. No plans were announced to expand the installation beyond the single landline, and organizers emphasize the feature’s purpose as a commemorative, rather than functional, amenity.
