Ghost Towns Of The Cripple Creek District

Peter Le Grand, for almost three decades, has pried into all the nooks and crannies of the Cripple Creek Mining District, including the major towns of Cripple Creek and Victor, Colorado. He has given his personal interpretation of just what has transpired from start to now in one of the greatest mining ventures of modern times. His fascination with the high elevation, the harsh climate conditions and the remaining antecedent architecture from roaring, wealthy times are thoughtfully and handsomely illustrated in, "Ghost Towns Reborn."

Peter Le Grand, for almost three decades, has pried into all the nooks and crannies of the Cripple Creek Mining District, including the major towns of Cripple Creek and Victor, Colorado. He has given his personal interpretation of just what has transpired from start to now in one of the greatest mining ventures of modern times. His fascination with the high elevation, the harsh climate conditions and the remaining antecedent architecture from roaring, wealthy times ate thoughtfully and handsomely illustrated in, "Ghost Towns Reborn."

Throughout Teller County, history lovers can find abandoned towns and forgotten main streets that once bustled with life and commerce. Even before Teller was carved from surrounding counties, the scenic mountains and lucrative mines of the gold rush era brought thousands of settlers and attracted resort owners and tycoons eager to exploit the rich setting. Seemingly overnight, towns in the Cripple Creek District and other places popped up, flush with gold and people looking for opportunity. As the ore disappeared, the miners moved on in search of the next big lode. One by one, the towns were all but forgotten. Join Jan MacKell Collins and discover the booming history, lost towns and hardy settlers of Teller County.

Throughout Teller County, history lovers can find abandoned towns and forgotten main streets that once bustled with life and commerce. Even before Teller was carved from surrounding counties, the scenic mountains and lucrative mines of the gold rush era brought thousands of settlers and attracted resort owners and tycoons eager to exploit the rich setting. Seemingly overnight, towns in the Cripple Creek District and other places popped up, flush with gold and people looking for opportunity. As the ore disappeared, the miners moved on in search of the next big lode. One by one, the towns were all but forgotten. Join Jan MacKell Collins and discover the booming history, lost towns and hardy settlers of Teller County.

Peter Le Grand, for almost three decades, has pried into all the nooks and crannies of the Cripple Creek Mining District, including the major towns of Cripple Creek and Victor, Colorado. He has given his personal interpretation of just what has transpired from start to now in one of the greatest mining ventures of modern times. His fascination with the high elevation, the harsh climate conditions and the remaining antecedent architecture from roaring, wealthy times are thoughtfully and handsomely illustrated in, "Ghost Towns Reborn."