The Homestead Act: Are 160 acres enough in Colorado?
The Ludlow Massacre
Industrialization: Mines, mills, and people
Camping then and now
Preserving historic buildings: Purposes and processes
San Isabel campsite, 1920
Courtesy, Denver Public Library,
Western History Department, 18302
HIGHLIGHTS
Philadelphia Smelting Company Courtesy, Pueblo City-County Library District
Pueblo becomes an industrial capitol generating great fortunes. The Philadelphia Smelting Company is controlled by the Guggenheim family. Colorado Fuel & Iron, built in 1880 by William Palmer, is owned by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Kennicott Homestead Great Divide Pictures LLC
Frank Kennicott comes to Colorado in 1869 and claims 160 acres under the Homestead Act. Buildings such as the Kennicott Homestead are preserved and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
