The Old Prospector

The Old Prospector, also known as The Prospector, is a historic statue originally installed atop the Mining Exchange Building in Denver in 1891. When that building was demolished, the statue was preserved and later moved to its current location in the plaza outside Brooks Tower. Visitors can view this public artwork up close and appreciate its history as a rare surviving piece of Denver's late-19th-century architecture. The statue stands in an accessible outdoor plaza, making it an easy stop for a quick photo or a moment of reflection on the city's mining heritage.