The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-29
Visit Idaho Springs
The Gem Of the Mountains

1t is located in theRocky Mountains ard
only thirty seven miles from Den
ver.
It is reached by the Colorado and South
ern Railroad in a two hours
1t is passed through in gong around
the Loop and over the Argentine u
tral railrJad to the summit OF II
Mcclellan l4007 feet above sea .ev
1t has picturesque mountain road ov.r
one of the most attractive route S
to be found in the mountains.
In reaching this city, one "a sses thru
fertile fields, ric gar lens and lus-
cious fruit lands from Denver to
the Foothills and tnen up the
winding Clear Creek Canyon where
the eyes feast on the most allur
ing and romantic scenery.
Nestled in the beautiful valley, sur
rounded by the scenery undescrib-
able, with both summer and win
ter climate that cannot be ex-
celed the year round at an alti-
tude of 1910 feet above sea leve'
and nearly $500 feet ahov. Den
yer, is this homelkc city
1t is the center of the Oldest mining
camp in the state of Colorado and
the place where gold was first dis
covered in the entire Rocky
Mountains in paying quantities.
1t has been a producer Of the re-
cious metals in particular and
baser metals in general for fifty
years and its mining industry is
in its infancy.
1t has the finest mineral waters to lie
found anywhere. both hot and
cold. Its hot tunnel baths cannot
be excelled for their efficiency in
curing rheumatism. kidney a d
stomach troubles. The most eL-
stinate cases OF rheumatism. f J.
ures from all other treatner s,
have here found the heali.
springs and the fountain #
youth.
Its climate for coolness during he
heated summer period cannot he
beaten while the mild WINTERS,
tempered by protection on Il e
north and by the sun that shines so
freely up the guiches. from e
north east point of the comp.
to the northwest point through al
the variations makes it most de-
sirable winter plac. to visit
Some of the largest mining tunnels %
be found anywhere are here that
penetrate. the bowels of the ear h
bringing forth millions of tie
rich metals.
This city is conceded by all visitors 10
be the prettiest to be found in G
cou try From it ramfies some
the most lovely drives that can e
found in the mountains, terminal
ing at Elevated mountain lakes ard
perpetual glaciers
1t has
twenty one mills with a capacity of
reducing nearly 400 tons OF ere
per day. 1t has one 200 ton $; M
pier.
New process methods and mills
in course ofinstallation n fer treating
the i.ill.ons of tons of low grade
ores and which will add fortunes to
the mining interests.
A central steam plant fror. which our
business houses. public buildings
and many residences are heated
First class school facilities.
Over POO producing mines
Four Hydro Electric plants.
Seven churches
Two National banks and one State
bank
Three weekly newspapers
Represented the various lines of
mercantile business and industries
Good water and sewerage systems.
A population of 3, 900
Incorporated Commercial Association
Incorporate Base Bali Associa ton
Prominent Fraternal Orders
tits
A city of beautiful homes
1t is one of the most orderly cities
that can be found anywhere.
1t will pay the reader to come here
sec our mines, enjoy our climate,
try our hot tunnel baths, inha'e the
balsom of the pines and the ip-
vigorating ozone of pure atmos
phere and gain inspiration from ors