Author : Deborah Harrison
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 28,93 MB
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 0738595969
Manitou Springs was founded in 1871 as a picturesque health resort nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak. The town grew as a tourist destination and adapted to the needs of thousands of visitors. Today, Manitou Springs is an eclectic mix of bedroom community and travelers' retreat, and examples from many architectural eras coexist in its scenic mountain valley.
Author : Rocky Shockley
Publisher :
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 14,12 MB
Release : 2020-11-15
Category :
ISBN : 9780578744605
Well-researched historic discoveries with easy trail hikes, each with an exploration of trailside historic clues. This Pikes Peak Edition visits Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Cripple Creek, Canon City, Palmer Lake and more-urban trails to mountain hikes. Photos, trail maps and fun history trivia. Narration with personality.
Author : Stephanie Waters
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,46 MB
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9781609493479
I Heard Piano Music Drifting From the Old Crystal Cottage Boardinghose... Then I Looked Up and Was Startled to See... Emme, Peering from the Attic Window... Years After She Died. Manitou Springs has long been known as a spiritual hot spot. From the healing waters of the local springs to the town's patron spirit, the benevolent Emma Crawford, whose lifeÃ1and afterlifeÃ1is celebrated annually at Halloween, Manitou Springs takes pride in its legends and legendary residents. Join haunted tour guide Stephanie Waters as she uncovers the stories behind some of Manitou's most famous ghostly tales: the historic spirit lights on Pikes Peak, the specters of Red Stone Castle, where poor Emma's sister went mad, and the phantoms of the stately Cliff House and Briarhurst manor. Book jacket.
Author : George Frederick Ruxton
Publisher :
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 18,79 MB
Release : 1849
Category : Frontier and pioneer life
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1516 pages
File Size : 23,65 MB
Release : 1979-02
Category : Delegated legislation
ISBN :
Author : Elizabeth Wallace
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 26,22 MB
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738520919
This pictorial history shows the transition of Colorado Springs from a frontier town, founded in 1871 by William Jackson Palmer, to those years just prior to the city's exposive growth which started during World War II.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 31,99 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Historic buildings
ISBN : 9780891332541
Lists buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts that possess historical significance as defined by the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, in every state.
Author : Stewart M. Green
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 37,55 MB
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493015311
It’s not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include: Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g. for particular attractions such as scenic views and if it’s suitable for families with kids) Full-color photos throughout Information on the area’s history, geology, flora, and fauna Full-color maps of each trail
Author : Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
Publisher :
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 38,30 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Agriculture
ISBN :
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Publisher : Preservation Press
Page : 974 pages
File Size : 10,10 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
