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<p>By 1900, the scenic beauty of the Pike's Peak region had become well known, making it a popular destination with visitors from across the nation. This influx of tourism along with the apex of the Cripple Creek mining boom saw El Paso and Teller Counties become a hub of freight and passenger activity. Over the next 30 years and through challenging economic times, the area would be served by 11 different railroads and an interurban line. The Midland Terminal and the Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek District Railways relied heavily on the revenue gleaned from Cripple Creek ore production, but as the output of these mines declined, so too did the coffers of the railroads that supported them. Larger railroads like the Santa Fe and</p> <p>the Colorado &amp; Southern increased their regional presence through joint agreements and the expansion of local facilities. Still other roads had a more local flair, including the Manitou &amp; Pike's Peak whose unique cog railway</p> <p>introduced "America's Mountain" to thousands of tourists. Mass transit also came to the region as the Colorado Springs &amp; Interurban Railway became part of a legacy left by millionaire Winfield Scott Stratton

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Author

Allan C. Lewis

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780738531250

Category

history

Subjects

Technology, History, Stem

Rating

3.9 / 5 (7 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14