We talk a lot about Centennial State history here on Only in Colorado, but have you ever wondered what these “olden times” actually look like? Fortunately, we were able to dig up 11 photos of Colorado in the early 1900s, courtesy of our friends at History Colorado. Let’s check them out:
1. These days, it is a novelty to see people travel on horseback, but we are only a few generations removed from when this was the norm, as evidence by this shot of a man near Central City (c. 1900).
2. What's your favorite part of Elitches? The rides? Food? Shows? Believe it or not, this is what Colorado's favorite amusement park looked like in the early 1900s! (Yes, that is a hot air balloon that they are launching.)
8. The railroad was once an important and extremely lucrative industry for Coloradans, so it was not uncommon to see the construction of more tracks! Shown here is "Men with shovels standing by RR tracks," 1909.
