1896 - Palace Block - Cripple Creek, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member mr.volkswagen
N 38° 44.788 W 105° 10.706
13S E 484494 N 4288657
The Palace Hotel is located in Historic Cripple Creek, CO at the corner of 2nd St. and Bennett Ave.
Waymark Code: WM7W4V
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 12/11/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
Views: 9

Excerpt from Cripple Creek District Ghosts

Cripple Creek's Palace Hotel first began as the Palace Drug Store. However, in 1892, the building was transformed into a hotel. With the influx of the many miners to the region, the hotel also featured one of Cripple Creek's original gambling dens. As one of only two hotels during Cripple Creek's early days, the place was so crowded at times; they even rented chairs to sleep in for $1 per night.

Alas, the building did not survive the 1896 fire that destroyed the entire town. However, the building was rebuilt and opened to guests once again. With its lavish décor, it soon became a major attraction for wealthy gold barons and high-rollers, as well as the many people who stepped off the stage at its front door.




The stage stops at the front door of the Palace Hotel

in 1894.

By the turn of the century, the hotel was owned by Dr. Chambers and his wife Kitty.


Year of construction: 1896

Full inscription:
PALACE BLOCK ERECTED 1896


Cross-listed waymark: Not listed

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