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Colorado Springs Old North End, one of the finest residential areas!

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In a letter written to Robert Cameron who was the city’s first city planner, Palmer described one of his main ideas, “it should be made the most attractive place for homes in the West.”  And so, the Old North End became one of the finest residential areas for homes in Colorado Springs. 

North of downtown Colorado Springs, Palmer set aside land for a college or university (present day Colorado College) the land to the north would eventually become the Old North End though Read the rest of this entry »

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