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.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Before the Auto Road

View of Sunrise Peak from the slope on the other side of the Gateway. John Hay's cabin is just visible behind a tree in the lower center-left. Probably taken about 1900.

Gate to the Upper Park ca. 1880

Taken in the 1880's. This structure appears to be located in about the same place as the later John Hay cabin.