Colorado Springs was founded in 1871 by Civil War veteran William Jackson Palmer, and it quickly became a popular resort destination for the well-heeled. Our fair climate and dry air were also a draw for those suffering from tuberculosis, thus the disease is inextricably entwined with our city's history. Many wealthy people relocated to Colorado Springs in its early years to seek a cure for "consumption", and these people settled along Tejon Street, Cascade and Nevada Avenues, and Weber and Wahsatch Streets, building beautiful Victorian mansions that still stand in what is now known as "downtown".
I've lived here for almost 30 years, most of them in or near downtown, and I've lived in a few of these incredible homes as a renter. There are many remarkable Victorians that I've daydreamed of owning though! Every now and then I'll sneak a photo of one of my favorites. This is a rather dicey operation, since they are homes of course and people live in them, but I've somewhat perfected the art of surreptitiously snapping a photo and slipping the camera back into my pocket unseen. Maybe I missed my calling as a spy!
This is one of my favorite Victorians, located on the corner of Cascade Avenue and Dale Street just south of the Colorado College. It's a huge mansion but I was just interested in capturing her doorway. I took this photo on Christmas Eve as you can see from the wreath. What a beautiful home!
2 comments:
The photograph captured more than its beautiful facade. It has some warmth to it even with not-so happy colors.
Interesting old home and background. Thanks.
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