Cripple Creek Historic District


  • Address: Rt 67
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Historic District

In the years in which other Colorado Mining towns were on the decline, one of the world's largest gold fields was discovered in 1891, along Cripple Creek. Cripple Creek ranks near the top, of all the rich gold strikes of the mining era, for the amount of gold recovered and for the amount of people involved in the boom. It has been estimated that in excess of $400,000,000 in gold has been mined in the Cripple Creek district. At its peak, the population of the district was over 50,000 and was served by 3 railroads and two trolleys. The Cripple Creek district eventually comprised a number of satellite gold camps. These towns, in many cases, were autonomous entities. In 1899 nearly $20,000,000 was produced from the almost 500 mines. Cripple Creek has lost many of the buildings of the first boom period. There remains, however, a good representation and the buildings constructed during the early 20th century reflect the character of the town. Cripple Creek is situated west of Colorado Springs and is under municipal and various private ownerships. - NRHP, 22 December 1975


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1890/00/00
1901/00/00 William C Allen Charles H Sisler uses his ranch as collateral for a grubstake in Cripple Creek Gold Rush, the mining doesn't pan out and William Allen takes ownership of his ranch

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Particulars for Cripple Creek Historic District:
Area of Significance Business
Area of Significance Exploration-settlement
Historic Use Extractive facility
Sight Category Historic District
Criteria Historic Event
Historic Use Hotel
Area of Significance Industry
Level of Significance National
Owner Private



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 66000939
Resource Type:
Owner: Private, Local
Architect: unknown
Architectural Style: No style listed
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark, National Landmark boundary approved
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Industry, Exploration-settlement
Applicable Criteria: Event
Period of Significance: 1875-1899
Significant Year: 1890
Historic Function: Domestic, Industry, processing, extraction, Commerce, Trade
Historic Sub-Function: Hotel, Extractive facility, Business
Current Function: Domestic, Commerce, Trade
Current Sub-Function: Hotel Business

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