Eric Twitty
In 1989, Eric Twitty earned a B.A. degree in Environmental Science from
San Jose State University
,
California
, and began employment in the environmental industry as a soils and groundwater
technician. Within several years, he
became a groundwater geologist and worked on sites with surface- and groundwater
contamination. In 1992, Mr. Twitty
decided to pursue his primary interest in mining and historical archaeology and
changed careers. Under the
employment of Western Cultural Resource Management from 1992 until 1994, and
Paragon Archaeological Consultants from 1994 until 1998, Mr. Twitty became
conversant with the cultural resource field.
While at Paragon, he began a graduate degree in American History at UC
Denver and specialized in mining. Mr.
Twitty finished his degree with a thesis entitled Reading the Ruins: A Field Guide for Analyzing and Interpreting the
Remains of Historic Western Hardrock Mines.
The treatise was the first comprehensive analysis of the surface
facilities for mines, and their archaeological manifestations today.
In 2002, Western Reflections published the work as Riches
to Rust: A Guide to Mining in the Old West.
During the previous year, Western Reflections published Mr. Twitty’s
first book, Blown to Bits in the Mine: A
History of Mining and Explosives in the United States, which charts the
development of blasting and other aspects of mining and quarrying.
While at work on his degree in 1998, Mr. Twitty organized Mountain States
Historical as a cultural resource consulting and historical archaeological firm
specializing in mining resources. Up
to present, Mr. Twitty has completed more than 50 projects that involved
cultural resource law compliance, historic preservation, heritage tourism, and
academic studies. For most of these
projects, he emphasizes combining the academic disciplines of archaeology and
history for a holistic treatment of resources.
Mr. Twitty uses both the material evidence found on historic sites and
archival research for interpretations of site history, objective assessments of
significance, and realistic management recommendations.
Through his experience, Mr. Twitty also is able to place sites in broad
contexts such as historic landscapes, an area’s historic fabric, and the
patterns of history.
Like many archaeologists and historians, Mr. Twitty became concerned over the
impacts that rapid growth in
Colorado
have exerted on our historic resources. As
a result, Mr. Twitty became involved in a number of volunteer projects and
organizations with an interest in historic preservation and heritage tourism.
Mr. Twitty currently serves on the board of directors for Historic
Boulder and contributes consulting services for preservation projects primarily
involving historic mine sites.
Based on the variety of experience, Mr. Twitty applies innovation to cultural
resource management, including project strategies, budget, research, site
treatment, and the uses of information beyond basic regulatory compliance.
During the course of business, Mr. Twitty has developed a sound
reputation and relationships with clients, preservation interests, and key
local, state, and Federal agencies.
For More Information Contact:
Mountain States Historical
3750 Darley Ave, Boulder, CO 80305
Tel: 303-499-4334
Internet: info@mountainstateshistorical.com
Mountain States
Historical 
