Post (C) Doris McCraw
aka Angela Raines
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| Image (C) Doris McCraw |
To say Colorado attracted or created millionaires at the end of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries might be considered an understatement. And what did some of these folks do? Why, they built places for other wealthy people to stay.
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| Brown Palace from Wikipedia |
1. The Brown Palace in Denver, Colorado. Building began in 1888 and was completed in 1892. Built by Henry Cordes Brown, it was intended to be the finest luxury hotel between Chicago and the West Coast. It is also noted as one of the early fireproof hotels. Its unique design was formed by the triangular piece of property it was situated on.
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| Redstone Castle from Wikipedia |
2. Redstone Castle near Redstone, Colorado, was built by John C. Osgood, founder of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, as a place to entertain his wealthy peers. Construction began in 1899 and was completed in 1902. Its history is varied and fraught with so many challenges.
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| Stanley Hotel from Wikipedia |
3. Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, began construction in 1907 and opened in 1909. Built by F.O. Stanley on property purchased from Lord Dunraven, an Irish aristocrat. Stanley and his twin brother made their fortunes from their various inventions, including the Stanley Steamer car. It was built to entertain wealthy tourists drawn to the area's beauty. Most people now remember it as the place where Stephen King wrote his book "The Shining" and where the movie of the same name was filmed.
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| Broadmoor Hotel from Wikipedia |
4. The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Completed in 1918, the Broadmoor was built by mining millionaire Spencer Penrose with the idea that it would be the premier resort in America. Over the years, it has strived to be just that. Beyond being a 5-star, 5-diamond hotel for over forty years, it has continued to expand its footprint and the base of Cheyenne Mountain.
In my forthcoming book, "Verna Kate", Estes Park and the Stanley Hotel play a role.
For more information on these properties, see the links below.
Until next time,
Stay safe - Doris
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