Colorado Springs was founded by General William Jackson Palmer in 1871. He was successful in his intent to build a sophisticated spa town with all the luxuries of the East Coast, including the arts, colleges, and hospitals. It is often said that the men made their money in the gold mines of Cripple Creek, but they spent it in Colorado Springs, building beautiful homes on wide streets lined with treesóroads that were nicknamed Millionaire's Row. The early development of Colorado Springs is shown here in over 200 vintage photographs and drawings, some of which have never before been published. The photographs and captions, often taken from actual diaries and journals, illustrate a broad cross-section of the area's early settlers, as well as the hardships they endured. The timeline begins in 1871 and continues through the war years when many local men fought in World War II, most famously as part of the first 10th Mountain Ski Division. This volume includes photographs from neighboring towns and places of interest that were instrumental in the development of Colorado Springs, including Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City, Garden of the Gods, and Cripple Creek.
Elizabeth was born in England and educated at the Marley School for Girls. She is a member of the Society of Women Writers and Journalists in London, and the Denver Woman's Press Club in Colorado. In 1978, she immigrated to America and settled in Kansas City with her husband and three young sons. She began her writing career in 1994 after submitting an idea for a show to Walt Bodine a legendary personality on KCUR, National Public Radio's affiliate in Kansas City. The live show, The Origins of Everyday Sayings began as a onetime program, but it was so successful, it became a monthly feature. Elizabeth and two professors from UMKC made up the panel, which became known as the Word Mavens.
Elizabeth is very active in the community giving presentations, workshops and book signing events. As founder member of the Castle Rock Writers, she continues to give support and encouragement to the group, as well as attending critique groups and workshops. She has appeared several times on television to promote and market her books.
Elizabeth has written and had published six books on travel and history. Forbidden is her first novel.
