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To: CIDKauf
Yes the history of Cripple Creek is quite fascinating.

Especially the intricacies of claim ownership and the various syndicates involved in the legal wrangling thereof.

I have a photo, in archives, of a crypt in Crown-Hill cemetery bearing the name of a certain relevant judge who was apparently fascinated, like many at that time, by Egyptian mythology.

Been up to Money Mountain lately? It's more like Money huge hole in the ground where Mountain used to be...



Cleverly hidden from (green) Cripple Creek Tourists view, I observe ;-}

Not even owned by an American company anymore - but Anglo Gold Ashanti - part of the conglomerate extending from the Architect of Apartheid, Cecil Rhodes.

I do find the story of Mr. Stratton admirable, even if a little hard to believe in parts.
56 posted on 10/17/2009 1:02:09 AM PDT by LomanBill (Animals! The DemocRats blew up the windmill with an Acorn!)
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To: LomanBill

What a great pic. I’ll have to make time to go see it! The snow really shows the benches going down.


57 posted on 10/17/2009 4:18:30 PM PDT by CIDKauf (No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.)
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