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Winfield Scott Stratton: The $10 Million Man, Part 2

Winfield Scott Stratton, Part 2: Independence and Influence Continued from: Part 1: “A Test of Faith” As dawn broke on July 4, 1891, Winfield Scott Stratton stood upon his two claims near Victor, Colorado: the Washington and the Independence, named to commemorate the date on which they were claimed. After paying off his grubstake to his […]

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The Broadmoor Resort: Its History and Legacy

Every year, tourists nationwide and from abroad visit The Broadmoor Resort, one of the oldest and famous landmarks of Colorado Springs. Since its establishment in 1918, the Broadmoor has been praised for its first-rate service, attractions, historical beauty, and uniqueness. The resort is comparable to elegant buildings of the early 20th century in the Northeast

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Regional History Spotlight: Legends, Labors & Loves of William Jackson Palmer

This Regional History Spotlight series will focus on books created by the Pikes Peak Library District, recorded in part from the Regional History Symposium over the last decade. Find these texts at PPLD Regional History Series. *** Legends, Labors and Loves of William Jackson Palmer was first published in 2009. It features a collection of

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Bob Hickey: Touching a Piece of Geologic Time

Volunteer naturalist Bob Hickey, from Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Mueller State Park, came to my charter school, Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning  (a free charter public school in Colorado Springs District 11 that specializes in gifted education) to present a touch-table format talk displaying and explaining regional rocks. My students learned first-hand all about local geology

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