The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-09-10
Commercial Associations


The Idaho Springs Commercial AS
sociation, whir- primarily interested
in the fost ering of the mining indus
try, is also vitality interested in any
taing that tends to the upbuilding of
this section and its possibilities.
Hence when President Comstock ap-
pointed a committee on Good Roads
with the special idea of working up a
plan for securing an easy grade road
over the mountain between Idaho
Springs and the valley. he inaugural
ed a move on the part of the Asso-
citation that will result in great good
to our city, financially and otherwise.
Mr.. Bush, chairman of this committee
columns of the Denver Republican
at the meeting last Tuesday night in
reference to mountain resorts that
would be easily accessible to Denver
was asked to write the Republican as
preliminary move towards bringing
to public attention the action con-
templated by the local Association.
The letter appeared in the Thursday
morning issue of the Republican and
is here published for the information
of the Siftings- News readers
(To The Republican, have read
with interest the editorial in the
edition of your paper of Sunday, Sept
A
Foothills" 1t was interesting because
SO far as l know, it was the first
attempt on the part of any Denver
newspaper to call attention to the
beauties of the mountains, almost at
the door of the city, in this day of
automobiles. You are to be commend
ed on calling the attention of the
| people, especially motor car owners,
! to the possibilities 1t would seem
that the motorists are negiecting
their opportunities in not advocating
in every way the building and improv-
ment of roads; not only to the foot
hills, but into the mountains as well
Take, for instance, Idaho Springs.
only 3S miles from Denver. and ac-
cessable in less than three hours by
automobile over the roads in their
present condition. In making the trip
the road passes through Mount Vernon
canon, Bergen park. a part of Clear
Creek canon, and as varied and beau
ti1ui stretch of mountain scenery as
can be found in the state. With an
expenditure of comparatively small
amount OF money, the heavy grades
found in two places only can be elm
mated thus making the trip an easy
and delightful one. From Idaho
Springs to Georgetown the county
commissioners of this county have
made an excellent road of easy grade
and keep it in good condition.
Two years ago an appropriation was
asked for from the legislature to re-
duce the grade on Floyd hill to 6 per
cent. The assistance of the Denver
Motor club was asked to secure this
appropriation. Seemingly sufficient
interest was not aroused to accomplish
any results
1t is the intention of the people
or Clear Creek and jefferson counties
to ask from the next legislature a
liberal appropriation to be expended
on this road in the two counties.
Connecting with the recently complet-
Denver-Golden road, it will enable mo-
torists to reach the sublimity and
plctureSqueneSS of mountain scenes
within distance of 20 miles. Sue
cess In carrying through this plan
means an added attraction for Denver
and its people, and another pleasure.
resort, not in the foothills" but in
the heart of the mountains.
Very truly yours.
WILLIAM L. BUSH.