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Archive for August 20th, 2008
Springs Old North End, Pictures, Pictures, and More Pictures
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Since I’m an avid photographer, I’m always looking for excuses to take photos; and the Old North End has no shortage of wonderful things to capture. Hope you enjoy the shots!
Marigolds Cafe and Bakery
A Colorado Springs Institution
For an elegant meal or a pastry and coffee, Marigolds is a great place to meet.
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Think you can’t find elegant dining in Colorado Springs? Then come to Marigolds Cafe and Bakery located in a strip mall off of Garden of the Gods and Centennial in Northwest Colorado Springs. Its been in operation for over 15 years and has become an institution here in Colorado Springs.
Enter this charming bistro and be intoxicated by the aromas of all the home-made pastries, including breads, cookies, pies, fresh fruit tarts and my personal favorite, Neapolitans.
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Steele Elementary School in The Old North End of Colorado Springs
One of the first schools built in Colorado Springs
During the Gold Rush of the 1890’s many people were coming to Colorado Springs and building their homes in the Old North End. This created a problem due to a lack of schools; so in 1896 the school board bought several lots on the northwest corner of Del Norte and Weber. A building that had been used as an annex for Garfield School was 
moved onto the property and the school was called the Del Norte School. It started as a 2 room building where 43 students in first, second and third grade attended.
In 1901, due to the area’s explosive growth, bonds were issued and a eight room, 2-story brick building was built. The name was changed in memory of Benjamin Steele, the first editor of the Daily Gazette. It opened on January 28, 1901 and dedicated on February 22, 1901. Read the rest of this entry »
Tea and crumpets in Colorado Springs
How Colorado Springs and her homeowners became known as Little London
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Dr. William Bell (Palmer’s prodigy), became Colorado Springs main press agent in 1874. He promoted how wonderful 
Colorado Springs was to the Europeans (especially the English, Welsh, Irish and Scots). He originally haled from that area and eventually would return there in the 1890’s, but not before building his home, Briarhurst Manor in Manitou Springs. Why did this western United States town become know as “Little London”? Evidently, tea and crumpets were the norm at 5pm everyday.
Besides that, Dr. Bell actually took ads out in the local European newspapers on how the Pikes Peak region was superior for raising sheep and cattle….you might be saying, huh (?) to yourselves, but it was true. Read the rest of this entry »
4 Steps to Find the Perfect Neighborhood in Colorado Springs
Relocating ? Follow these 4 steps
For a Free Colorado Springs Relocation Guide, Email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com
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1. Check out the school district
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Especially important if you have children, but it also can affect resale value.
- Visit schools in the neighborhoods you’re considering.
- Colorado Web sites include the Colorado Department of Education and School Accountability
- National web sites you can use in your research: School Digger, Great Schools, National Center for Education Statistics,
School Matters, School Data Direct.
2. Find out if the neighborhood is safe
- Ask the police department for neighborhood crime statistics. Read the rest of this entry »
Palmer Lake Homes, July Market Report
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The absorption rate of 1.71 houses per month shows that there is a 15.75 month supply of houses on the market; the housing market is currently a BUYERS MARKET in Palmer Lake.
Palmer Lake is located Northwest of Colorado Springs and is in District 38 schools
Recap of July Activity in Palmer Lake
- Homes Sold in the last month: 3
Recap of 1-1-08 to 7-31-08 Activity in Palmer Lake
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