Cripple Creek in Teller County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
T.R. Lorimer Block 1896
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Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
1. T.R. Lorimer Block 1896 Marker
More discreet business was conducted behind the paneled, stained glass divider. Here, men could indulge themselves in a game of poker or arrange for a Myers Avenue call girl to be ushered in the back door.
(photo caption): The Antlers Bar - McConnell and Watt, proprietors circa 1900
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Colorado, Cripple Creek Gold Belt Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 38° 44.806′ N, 105° 10.628′ W. Marker is in Cripple Creek, Colorado, in Teller County. It is at the intersection of East Bennett Avenue (Parish Route 67) and Third Street, on the right when traveling west on East Bennett Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies and in Pikes Peak Region. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Turf Club 1896 (here, next to this marker); Coors Building 1896 (here, next to this marker); A&K Block (a few steps from this marker); Jamison Block 1896 (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Abbe Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Tutt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsburg Building 1896 (within shouting distance of this marker); Weinberg Block 1896 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cripple Creek.
More about this marker. Baja Billy's restaurant is the location of the marker, at the far right post.
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024
2. T.R. Lorimer Building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
