Talk:Geography of Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Prod/Merge?[edit]

I posted the following on the Colorado wikiproject and will see if anyone has a plan.

Could someone in this project take a look at the article Real estate in Colorado Springs? It is well written and referenced but does not appear to have any new information not contained in articles like Colorado Springs. It is orphaned in its present state. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks! --Stormbay (talk) 02:11, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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The following was commented out in the article. It appears that the article was originally about real estate in Colorado Springs, and was moved to the Colorado Springs geography page.

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==Early Development==

The early aspects of commercial development in Colorado Springs, Colorado occurred mostly because of the gold rush in the early-to-mid-19th century in the United States. This led to the influx of thousands miners who entered various mining districts mostly within the 2nd half of the 19th century, and even into the early 20th-century. The first mining district in Colorado was The Gregory Mining District, founded in 1859^[1] by the Scottish southerner and pioneer miner John H. Gregory (born December 27, 1820 – missing 1863).^[2] These times were very prosperous for both the mines and the government. (The Cresson Mine, located about 72 km (45 road. miles) southwest of Colorado Springs in the Cripple Creek Mining District,^[3] remains the state’s largest gold-producing mine today.^[4])

==Decline in Colorado’s Gold Rush==

The decades before World War II saw a decline in the flow of gold and silver, which took with it both population and interest in commercial development in Colorado Springs. Once was a time when gold mining was prosperous in Pike’s Peak (located a few miles northeast of the Cripple Creek Mining District) who’s nearest city is Colorado Springs. Despite the decline in gold mining, an increase in tourism began, due to the breathe-taking scenery of Colorado Springs, which became a recuperation spot for tuberculosis patients.

==Post World War II Era and the Korean War Real Estate==

The United States Army established Camp Carson in 1942 to train and house military troops at this new base in preparation for the World War II. The Carson base was eventually increased in size, which enlarged the city boundaries of Colorado Springs since the base was situated near its border. This expansion provided the city with enormous industrial growth. While post World War II displayed a decline in the Camp’s base to only 600 soldiers, the commencement of the Korean War reactivated it, as well as military enlistment in other parts of Colorado Springs. Furthermore, The United States Air Defense Command relocated to Colorado Springs and opened Ent Air Force Base (which was closed in the mid 1970s and later converted into the United States Olympic Training Center).

In 1954, Colorado Springs became home to the Air Force's military academy. This and other military expansion led to significant enlargements of city limits and produced a boom in new industries and increased revenues. In fact, military expansion is continuing the growth of Colorado Springs today.

It would seem that much of this information would be best suited in the History of Colorado Springs, Colorado and/or the Colorado Springs, Colorado article... and much of it is, uncited content would need sources.

In the meantime, there will be overview or summary statements regarding land use (e.g., parks, military, etc.). Any other thoughts about this?--CaroleHenson (talk) 17:53, 6 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

^ "Colorado Mining Bureau History." Retrieved on January 14, 2008.
^ "John H. Gregory." Retrieved on January 15, 2008.
^ "Cresson Mine Expands its Operations." Retrieved on January 15, 2008.
^ "Active Mines in Colorado." Retrieved on January 17, 2008.

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[miningbureau-1] "Colorado Mining Bureau History." Retrieved on January 14, 2008.

[johnhgregory-2] "John H. Gregory." Retrieved on January 15, 2008.

[cressonmine-3] "Cresson Mine Expands its Operations." Retrieved on January 15, 2008.

[activeminescolorado-4] "Active Mines in Colorado." Retrieved on January 17, 2008.

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