The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-03-18
Visit Idaho Springs
The Gem If the Mountains.

Visit Idaho Springs
The Gem If the Mountains.
1t is located in the Rocky Mountains and
only thirty seven miles from Den
1t is re ,ched by ths Colorado and Sou
thern Railroad in two hours
run.
1t has = picturesque mountain road over
one Of the most attractive routes
to be found in the mountains.
In reaching this city. one passes thru
fertile fields. rich gardens and lus-
cious fruit lands frsn 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 undesrrib-
able, with both = summer and win
ter climate that cannot be ex-
eslled the year round at an alti-
and nearly $500 feet asov. Dem
yer. is this homeiks city.
1t is the center of the oldest mining
camp in the state of Colorado and
the placs where gold was first dis
covered in the entire Rocky
Mountains in paying quantities.
1t has been producer of the pre-
eious metals in particular and
baser metals in general for fifty
years and its mining industry is
in its infancy.
1t has the finest miaeral waters to be
found anywhere. both hot and
cold. Its hot tunnel baths cannot
| be sxcelled for their efficiency in
curing rheumatism, kidney and
stomach troubles. The most OBJ
stinate cases Of rheumatism, fail
ures from all o thsr treatments,
have here found the healing
springs and the fountain Of
youth.
Its climate for coolness during the
heated summer period cannot be
beaten while tho mild winters,
tempered by protection on the
north and BY the sua that shines &c
| freely up the gulches. from the
north east point Of the compass
to the northwest point through all
the variations makes it q most de.
sirabls winter place to visit.
Some Of the largest mining tunnels te
be found anywhere are here that
penetrate the bowels Of the eartf
bringing forth millions of tht
rich metals.
This city is csneeded by all visitors tt
be the prsttiest to be found in the
couItry. From it ramifies some o.
found in the mountains, terminal
ing at elevated mountain lakes ant
perpetual glaciers
1t has
twenty one mills with capa "ity o.
reducing nearly l400 tons Of ore
per day. 1t has ono 200 ton sam
pier.
A central steam plant from which ou
business houses. public building
and many residences are hsatet
First class school facilities.
Over 200 producing mines
Four Hydro Electric plauts.
Seven churches
Two National banks and ono Stat
bank
Three weekly newspapers
Represented the various line sof msr
camille business and industries
Good water and sewerage systems.
A population of 3, 900
incorporated Commercial Association
Incorporated Base Ball Associa tion
Prominent Fratsrnal Orders
tits
! A city of beautiful homes
1t is one Of the most orderly cite
that can be found anywhere.
1t will pay the reader to come her
see our mines, enjoy our climate
try our hot tunnel baths, inhale tn
balsom Of the pines and the in
vigorating ozone of pure atmos
,phere and gain inspiration from on
unparalleled scenery.
In another column will be found
brief statement Of Idaho Springs AM
its attractions 1t will be run durini
the tourist season as a guide to thos
who are seeking mountain tripa /,