Historic Crystal Park

The purpose of this blog is to put historical photos, documents and information regarding Crystal Park on the web for the enjoyment and education of Crystal Park residents and other interested parties. Present-day Crystal Park is a 2000 acre gated mountain community located above Manitou Springs, Colorado. In prior times, Crystal Park was a well-known tourist attraction; now, it's a beautiful place to live. Click on "Older Posts" to see all the information and photos. Click on the photos.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

1919 Brochure

In 1919, after the bankruptcy of the Crystal Park Company and a series of financial machinations by various groups, the Auto Road was consolidated with the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The following picture and description are from a brochure (ca. 1919) for both attractions.