Cripple Creek in Teller County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

J.S. Neall Block 1896

— The Gold Belt Tour —

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024

1. J.S. Neall Block 1896 Marker

Inscription. In the early 1890s, J. S. Neall brought his much-needed assaying skills to Cripple Creek. After the 1896 fires, he set up his assay office on the first floor of the building you see before you. Neall's "sampling works" were housed in the back room.

Businesses like The Reed Investment Company leased office space on the upper floors. Verner Z. Reed's business reputation was forged after he put together the Portland Gold Mining Company - the District's richest holdings - and arranged the transfer of Winfield Scott Stratton's remarkable Independence Mine to the London Venture Corporation, Ltd. He went on to play a significant role - along with John D. Rockefeller, Jr. - in developing Wyoming's Salt Creek oil fields.

As secretary of The Reed Investment Company, Oliver H. Shoup met and worked with many men of influence: Rockefeller, A.E. Carlton, and others. With their powerful names backing him, Shoup won the Colorado governor's seat in 1919.

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J.S. Neall, Assayer - Neall's office before the 1896 fires Courtesy of The Denver Public Library - Western History Department

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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 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° 44.815′ N, 105° 10.496′ W. Marker is in Cripple Creek, Colorado, in Teller County. It is at the intersection of East Bennett Avenue (Colorado Route 67) and North Fourth Street, on the right when traveling west on East Bennett Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 363 E Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek CO 80813, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Gold Mining Stock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Cripple Creek City Hall 1898 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowen Building 1896 (within

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024

2. J.S. Neall Block 1896 Marker

stationed to the far left of the building next to the large window.

shouting distance of this marker); Studio of Schedin & Lehman 1896 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fairley Bros. & Lampman Building (about 300 feet away); "The Old Homestead House" of Myers Avenue (about 300 feet away); Becker & Nolon Building (about 300 feet away); Old Homestead Parlour House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cripple Creek.

More about this marker. Marker is to the far left of the building.

J.S. Neall & Co. Building 1896 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 1, 2024

3. J.S. Neall & Co. Building 1896

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.