Mining Buildings
Cripple Creek, CO - On the west side of Pikes Peak in Teller County was put on the map by a cowboy named Bob Womack, who for almost 15 years searched the southwest slope of Pikes Peak for gold. In 1890 he finally discovered the precious metal in Poverty Gulch, which later became the town of Cripple Creek. Thousands of prospectors flocked to the region, and before long Winfield Scott Stratton located the famous Independence lode, one of the largest gold strikes in history. In three years, the population increased from five hundred to ten thousand. Although $500 million worth of gold ore was dug from Cripple Creek, Womack died penniless.
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Tony Britton
on September 12, 2020Wonderful composition, Rick. Great color!
jeanS Photo
on April 29, 2020A reallly great shot and a very useful story.
Arnold Dubin
on April 25, 2020This is a beautiful photo you captured of this scene.
BIRDS-WILDLIFE-AUSTRALIA
on April 25, 2020Wonderful shot, what an interesting history !!
TruImages
on April 25, 2020Wonderful landscape!
Howard's Photography
on April 25, 2020Beautiful landscape, interesting info!
Greg&Rose Photography
on April 24, 2020Stunning open country well shot
Wayne Wendel
on April 24, 2020Outstanding shot of the old mine. I explored it (without a camera) about 10 years ago.
Gene Hyder
on April 24, 2020Terrific shot.
Lgood
on April 24, 2020Cripple Creek is a neat place to explore. Lost of history there. Great shot!