Here he is, General William Jackson Palmer, astride his trusty steed Tippy, firmly planted on a large pedestal smack in the middle of the intersection of Nevada and Platte Avenues. Some people consider him a traffic hazard that needs to be moved, but I like him right where he is. He's been there since 1929 -- why move him now? And he sits right in front of his namesake, Palmer High School, the oldest high school in Colorado Springs. When General Palmer founded Colorado Springs in 1871, he reportedly drove a ceremonial stake into this very spot. It's a good place for him to stay.
Most people take pictures of General P from the point of view that puts Pikes Peak in the background (here, for instance: http://www.d11.org/bristol/Bristol_wall/1860/info_1860_palmPP.htm ), so I decided to try and get a different angle on him. This photo was taken from the driver's seat as I waited to turn left onto Platte. Good thing it was a slow traffic day!
Most people take pictures of General P from the point of view that puts Pikes Peak in the background (here, for instance: http://www.d11.org/bristol/Bristol_wall/1860/info_1860_palmPP.htm ), so I decided to try and get a different angle on him. This photo was taken from the driver's seat as I waited to turn left onto Platte. Good thing it was a slow traffic day!
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I love statues of city founders on their horses. Do you suppose new cities will feature statues of their founders astride their BMWs? haha
I LOVE the angle! Love the honesty of the view that locals see most often - sitting at the main intersection, waiting for the light to change. Looking up at the bottom of his feet and the horse's belly. Excellent Daily Photo!
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