Thank you very much Michael. What I do not know is to what extent the brave settlers were harassed. Colorado had a very active KKK back then and one can assume they were less than happy about a black settlement.
Thanks Robin. My wife was on the outside of the house taking pictures and saw me on the inside and kind of freaked out. The door was unlocked. I had no choice.
Thanks for the link to Dearfield, Mike, although I’m sad that the town ultimately failed. I like being able to see the colors inside this room. It’s an appealing space, despite the decay …
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Outstanding!
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Thank you John.
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If these walls could talk!
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Indeed. Much history there.
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Another amazing photo Mike!
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Thanks Jesse.
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Tnaks for the link. 🙂
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Sure thing, Pit.
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Awesome photo with a history from long ago
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Thanks Marylou. Always nice to hear from you.
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Fascinating piece of history, and a quality photograph!
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Thank you very much Michael. What I do not know is to what extent the brave settlers were harassed. Colorado had a very active KKK back then and one can assume they were less than happy about a black settlement.
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Love this shot. Very cool.
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Thanks Robin. My wife was on the outside of the house taking pictures and saw me on the inside and kind of freaked out. The door was unlocked. I had no choice.
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What a fascinating story…i can’t help but wonder…how tough it must have been for those 12 people who remained in the end!
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As well as for the 200 who were making it work. Thank you for this comment.
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I think your wife probably thought you were a ghost for a second before deciding, “it’s just Mike.” 🙂
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Now she thinks I might get the hantavirus. The perils of adventure.
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Not unless you make a habit of going into abandoned places high in rodent population.
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Typically I would obey a no trespassing sign. I saw none on that day.
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the sun showing on the floor makes this less sad but lots of textures
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Time has certainly took a toll in that home. Eventually it will be all gone.
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I love the lathe and plaster and that old door! Very rustic and so cool!
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Me too. Thanks.
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Great shot Mike…much the same decor as my front room 😉
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Thanks Jimmy. You are one funny man.
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Thanks for the link to Dearfield, Mike, although I’m sad that the town ultimately failed. I like being able to see the colors inside this room. It’s an appealing space, despite the decay …
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You are welcome, and thanks too. I walked slowly, as to not fall through the floor. This town is 35 miles east of my home.
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If walls could talk ….
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Joy, excitement, pain, disappointment, love, birth, heartbreak, life, time, and death.
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