This Seven Feet and Apartment Entrance
is Dedicated to the City Council and Administration
2016 - 2020
Ron and Sheila Kimmell restored this ground level apartment in April of 2012. Nine months later, the City changed the code disallowing any . . . — — Map (db m153074) HM
During the late 18th century and early 19th century, Cañon City prospered as a trade and transportation center serving the agriculture and mining industries of the region. From its earliest days, Cañon City attracted visitors to soak in warm . . . — — Map (db m153316) HM
Cañon City
During the late 18th and early 19th Century, Cañon City prospered as a trade and transportation center serving the agriculture and mining industries of the region. From its earliest days, Cañon City attracted visitors to soak in warm . . . — — Map (db m56132) HM
The Colorado State Penitentiary, "Old Max," opened in 1871 as part of the federal prison system when Colorado was still a territory. It was built by convicts using stone quarried and cut on-site. In 1876 when Colorado achieved statehood, " Old Max" . . . — — Map (db m141395) HM
The Ute Indians inhabited this region long before European explorers set foot on this continent. Other tribes like the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, and the Comanche moved through the area following herds of buffalo. The Utes left traces of their . . . — — Map (db m153077) HM
In the 1890s, it was the envy of every hotel owner in Colorado. It offered steam heat,
electric lights, running water, an elevator, and a first class dining room with linen
tablecloths and napkins and snappy waiters. It had thirty guest rooms with . . . — — Map (db m239851) HM
A Fitting Name
This amazing chasm was originally known as the "Grand Cañon of the Arkansas," which was sometimes confused with the "Grand Canyon of the Colorado." In the summer of 1874, Charles Savage, a famous railroad photographer from . . . — — Map (db m232533) HM
Travel the route of these explorers and read Lt. Pike's own words from his journal
U.S. Army Expedition to explore the United States' new southwest boundary with New Spain
The men
Lt. Zebulon M. Pike • Dr. John H. Robinson . . . — — Map (db m153315) HM
This Memorial is the
Property of the State of Colorado
In Florence and surrounding area
was developed the first recognized oil
field west of the Mississippi River, as
a result of the discovery of oil by
A.M. Cassidy in . . . — — Map (db m232226) HM
330-332 Main Street
National Register: #5FN 573
Date of Construction: 1882-1883
Builder: Frederick A. Raynolds
Architecture: Gothic Revival
Housed: Raynolds Bank
The Handy & McGee Mercantile Store
Known as the "Ornament of Canon . . . — — Map (db m153088) HM
Lt. Zubulon M. Pike and his men, who traveled through this area in November and December 1806, were the first American explorers to view the Arkansas River Canyon now known as the Royal Gorge. A small party from the Maj. Stephen H. Long expedition . . . — — Map (db m34858) HM
Highest suspension bridge in the world
Completed in seven months - Dedicated Dec. 7, 1929
Chief Engineer George Cole
Consulting Engineer O.K. Peck
This property has been placed on
National Register of Historic Places
By
U.S. . . . — — Map (db m39304) HM
This Memorial is the
Property of the State of Colorado
Built in 1860 by Anson and Harriet Rudd, the cabin is one of the few original log cabin homes still standing in Colorado. First local building with a wooden floor, this . . . — — Map (db m232229) HM
This region is called the "Banana Belt of Colorado” for a reason. The climate is milder here year round than most counties in the state. Good weather creates the best environment for farming and raising livestock to feed the local economy. . . . — — Map (db m153091) HM
Drive the Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway and follow the historic travel routes to the Cripple Creek Mining District, one of the world's wealthiest gold mining districts. Phantom Canyon Road follows the grade of the Florence and Cripple Creek . . . — — Map (db m153320) HM
To commemorate
the fact that
Zebulon Pike
built a block house
on the west bank of
Sand Creek near
the Arkansas River
and spent the winter
of 1806-07 there — — Map (db m232221) HM
[Side A:]
Rainbow Route
Completion of this road opens up a scenic paradise unequalled in any other state of the Union and unsurpassed by the scenic gems of the Wild West.
Governor George A. Carlson on the opening of the . . . — — Map (db m55639) HM
"Set up for yourself roadmarks...the way by which you went. Return, O virgin of Israel" Jeremiah 31:21
Nearly 70 Jewish immigrants were settled in and near Cotopaxi. Facing insurmountable challenges, the ill equipped . . . — — Map (db m134127) HM
The original two story business building at the corner of S. Pikes Peak and
W. Main St,, built with local white
brick from Pueblo and white stone
trim from Norman McKay's quarry,
was considered "the handsomest and
most pretentious building in . . . — — Map (db m232407) HM
This building, erected in (approx.) 1893, housed a
dry goods store operated by J.H. Dils. By January,
1897, Robert A. Ramsey purchased the stock and
business of Dils for his Golden Rule Store, managing the business himself. Golden Rule Stores . . . — — Map (db m232413) HM
This property has been used for many
businesses. In 1895 it housed a grocery
store. By 1900 "The Fair" store was
housed in this building. A harness shop
owned by Henry J. Owens was located
here in 1906, with R.H. Paton, M.D.
conducting his . . . — — Map (db m232476) HM
Henry Andrews, a real estate investor,
erected the building with space for two
businesses on the first story and rooms
for renters on the upper story. Although
the first story has been altered by chang-
ing from two storefronts to one, the . . . — — Map (db m232459) HM
Thomas Carmondy was the original owner
and his business advertised furniture, carpets,
Queensware and undertaking services. The
embalming room was described as having
"every latest improvement", and his other
stock "is unexcelled by any of its . . . — — Map (db m232475) HM
City Drug was the first occupant in late 1894. By
1897 McCreery & Widerfelt operated a drugstore
described as "full and complete in every particular".
Not only did they have a full line of goods, but also
a soda fountain. From 1900-1929 John D. . . . — — Map (db m232487) HM
Farmers found the soil in Eastern Fremont County to be rich and fertile and perfect for growing a variety of crops. The first successful orchardist was "Uncle Jesse” Frazer. He came to Colorado during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush and found no gold . . . — — Map (db m153161) HM
Construction funds were raised among the
townspeople and soon there were 42 charter
members. The cornerstone was laid on February
11, 1896. This house of worship was completed
for just under $6000. The pews are the seats
secured from the Old . . . — — Map (db m232378) HM
This building was originally
constructed to house the Florence
Firehouse and City Hall.
Built in late Victorian style, the
building was the location of the
Florence City Hall from 1892
until 1920. It housed a jail, the
mayor's office, . . . — — Map (db m232382) HM
[Left panel]
Florence
A historic Colorado oil town
Enjoy your visit
Caption:
[Center panel]
In 1859, Jesse Frazer fashioned a plow from a large cottonwood branch and planted his fields in the broad fertile . . . — — Map (db m153163) HM
After its construction
in 1928 this building
housed a J. C.
Penney's store for about
30 years. James
Cash Penney, who
came to Colorado
to fight tuberculosis,
worked as a clerk in
the Longmont
Golden Rule store, a chain
store . . . — — Map (db m232480) HM
This residence is the second home of the McCandless family and was built after he achieved substantial wealth from a variety of enterprises.
The picture taken in March 1889 shows the McCandless family. The person 4th from the left is Florence . . . — — Map (db m153123) HM
Julius McCandless, the nephew of James McCandless
was the initial owner and set up his hardware store in the
building in 1894 and lived on the first floor. He sold
farming implements, hardware, tools, mining supplies,
stoves and dishes. Julius, . . . — — Map (db m232474) HM
When the building was
completed in July, 1894,
the first occupant was
Lewis & Yost general
merchandise store. They
offered dry goods,
notions and furnishings
(everything sold at
bedrock). The firm was one
of the oldest in the city.
By . . . — — Map (db m232457) HM
Travel the route of these explorers and read Lt. Pike's own words from his journal
U.S. Army Expedition to explore the United States' new southwest boundary with New Spain
The men
Lt. Zebulon M. Pike • Dr. John H. Robinson . . . — — Map (db m153110) HM
Paving the Way
The Rio Grande Railroad Viaduct helped bring the world to the Royal Gorge.
"The opening of the new bridge is hailed with joy by Florence," wrote the Florence Daily Record on July 14, 1931, as the first autos . . . — — Map (db m232499) HM
The Daniels building replaced
the W. R. Daniels residence,
which was the original building
on the property. The first story
of the building consisted of two
stores. One was the W. J.
Daniels Drug Store and the
other was known as G. . . . — — Map (db m232484) HM
127 Constructed in 1899 & 125 in 1915. Architect: Unknown Builder/Contractor: Henry Lewis
The West portion of the now
conjoined building, 127 West Main was
built for Mr. William G. Ricketts in
1899, beginning life as a . . . — — Map (db m232419) HM
Estimated to have been built in 1885 for owner, Van Nest (likely
Albert J. Van Nest), likely lived on the second floor along with
his wife and five male lodgers. It is not known what type of
business operated on the main floor at first. By 1901, . . . — — Map (db m232416) HM
The building was built by George Wilson to
house his hardware store on the first floor and
his residence and hotel on the second floor. He
and his wife, Emily, and their four children
lived in the building.
George was a two-time mayor of . . . — — Map (db m232421) HM
Travel the route of these explorers and read Lt. Pike's own words from his journal
U.S. Army Expedition to explore the United States' new southwest boundary with New Spain
The men
Lt. Zebulon M. Pike • Dr. John H. Robinson . . . — — Map (db m153311) HM
First fielded by the U. S. Army in the Vietnam War in April 1962, the APC M113 was widely used. Nicknamed "The Green Dragon" by the enemy Viet Cong, it originally was designed to provide troop transportation. It found higher use in breaking through . . . — — Map (db m182057) HM
Florence Oil Field
Alexander Cassidy dug a twenty-three-foot-deep oil well near here in 1862, making this Colorado's first oil-producing region. Cassidy and others spent nearly two decades plumbing the hollows and seeps, sure that a major . . . — — Map (db m152994) HM
Clockwise, from top
• The Pioneer Museum in Florence highlights the town's industrial past. Ample coal and water made the town an optimal site fer processing ore shipped via the Florence and Cripple Creek . . . — — Map (db m153002) HM
When Colorado Territorial Prison opened in June 1871 just west of Cañon City, it drew a mixed reception from law-abiding locals — some daunted by the possibility of felons on the loose, others eager for the jobs and services that came with the . . . — — Map (db m152997) HM
Royal Gorge Railroad War
Racing to lay the first tracks into the Colorado Rockies in April 1878, the Denver & Rio Grande and its rival, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, reached the Royal Gorge in a dead heat. Competing construction crews . . . — — Map (db m152999) HM
