Mariana Wagner

When Was Colorado Springs Founded? [TRIVIA]

The Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection sends out a monthly newsletter “Springs Realty Scoop” to our friends, family and past clients. In each newsletter we have a trivia question, where the winner can win $20 in free Starbucks or have $20 donated in their name to CAMP – Chris A. Matthews Project.

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Well, in this past issue, we asked: “When was Colorado Springs founded?”

Our first reply (and winner) was Kim Matthews (who, incidentally, is the brains and brawn behind CAMP). Her reply was so awesome, I decided to share it here:

“Now this one is a no brainer since I just put together a multi media on the history of Colorado Springs and the Broadmoor Hotel…. which opened, as we know it today…. in 1918…. by Spencer and Julie Penrose

Colorado Springs was founded in 1871 by William J Palmer…. who kept the town alcohol free!!

That is why Penrose built the Broadmoor outside the city limits….. He wanted to serve alcohol and party hard!!  He did ensure however that trolley’s ran from downtown to the Broadmoor Hotel.

Bet you did not know that!!

So my answer is D.  1871″

Thank you, Kim … and Congratulations for Winning!!

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July 1st, 2009 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

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