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The Busiest Narrow Gauge
The Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad was the busiest narrow gauge route in the American West during its heyday. The railroad paid for itself during its first year of operation by hauling gold ore to Florence's smelters and bringing supplies and tourists to the mining district.
Skaguay Reservoir's Origins
The Woods family built Skaguay Reservoir and a hydroelectric power plant to supply electricity to Victor, Cripple Creek, and even Pueblo. This innovative project was the forerunner of the Southern Colorado Power Company and brought modern electrical power to the mining district in 1899.