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Ashcroft's history is a brief one. It began with promising silver finds by prospectors from Leadville in 1879. Quickly pioneers began to settle here. By 1885 the population of Ashcroft was nearing 2,500. However, nearby Aspen was also experiencing a boom of its own. Residents began abandoning Ashcroft as quickly as they had settled it. By 1890 most of the businesses had closed. The devaluation of silver in 1893 was the fatal blow. The post office closed in November of 1912, and only a few hardy men were left. Jack Leahy, the towns last resident died in 1939, officially rendering Ashcroft a ghost town. Many of the original buildings exist yet today. This is the Hotel View. Still standing proudly among a grove of aspens. Not yet forgotten.

Hotel View - Ashcroft, Colorado

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:iconfailingjune:
Beautiful, beautiful colors :) Too bad the hotel still isn't in use.

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I love the background you give to your photos. it adds a lot of dimension to the photo.

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beautiful

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wow what a context!!! love the story and the photo.

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I love how your photos are always more than just a photo.
You really take the time to encompass the event, and it makes the entire piece so much better.
I love your stuff! And this is no exception

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I'm loving those fall colours... and that amazing building!
What an interesting history. Must be a great place to shoot.
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very nice shot..

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that looks so nice and peaceful. I wish i could live in a little house in the forest like that :)

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Frick thats cool. I hate you.

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:iconakinawolf:
Beautiful!
What I wouldn't give to live some where like that :D

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