The Seven Falls tumble riotously in seven distinct cascades down the granite head of the ca on. 224 steps by the side of the falls lead to flower-decked banks by the crystal stream above the ca on. All of this attracts tourists by the thousands. A Tennessee native, Albert Galatyn Hill, lived in Colorado as a youth and attended Colorado College where one of his classmates was Melvin Weimer. Though some say that no one can improve nature, Mr. Hill, a Dallas resident, did when he purchased the Falls in 1946.
Nature shuts off the light with the setting of the sun.
Mr. Hill turned it on with the dusk. He did not improve the natural scenery, of course, but by lighting many of the outstanding formations in South Cheyenne Ca on, he made it possible for spectators to enjoy the nighttime view. A funicular carried guest to the platform for many years. In 1992, it was replaced with an elevator. In 1948, a Christmas tradition was started of opening the ca on at night free to the people of Colorado Springs and allowing a charity to collect funds.