Here's the statue of Spencer Penrose that lives on the corner of Pikes Peak and Tejon downtown. Penrose was one our most prominent and influential early residents. Colorado Springs was originally founded as a resort for the wealthy, which explains why our city founder, General Palmer, and many other early Colorado Springs residents came from moneyed east coast families. Spencer Penrose is a good example of that. He was much like Rockefeller or Carnegie in that he made a fortune in industry (gold) and became quite a philanthropist. He built the famous Broadmoor Hotel, as well as the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the Pikes Peak Highway, among many other notable deeds. The name Penrose is well known in these parts!
Even though he died in 1939, Spencer Penrose is still giving, thanks to his El Pomar Foundation. His philanthropy continues to enrich our entire region. Thanks Mr. Penrose!
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