USPS Manitou Springs 80829 - Manitou Springs, CO
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N 38° 51.591 W 104° 55.069
13S E 507130 N 4301227
This building was the last building constructed of Manitou Springs greenstone (possibly re-crystallized worm excrement).
Waymark Code: WMCP32
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Miles ToGeo
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The USPS in Manitou Springs was built in 1940 using locally cut Manitou Springs greenstone. (Eric Leonard, a professor of geology at Colorado College, suspected that the Manitou greenstone is glauconite, formed millions of years ago by the re-crystalization of worm excrement. At least three other buildings in Colorado Springs are made from the same stone, one of which is Ticknor Hall on the college campus. (visit link) ) The marble used in the lobby is Yule marble that came from Aspen. The building is set on the former site of banker Wheeler's summer home, Windemere. (from historic plaque)
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
City of Manitou Springs


County or City: Manitou Springs

Date Dedicated: Unknown

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