Colorado is such a beautiful state. It brings in a lot of outsiders but not only for its beauty, but for its history as well. Travelers and tourists have been visiting Colorado since before the 19th century. However, during the 19th century, the development of Colorado boomed greatly because of its iconic people and the fact that so many travelers and tourists enjoyed seeing Colorado. The people contributed to making Colorado history more appealing to tourists so the state really emerged. Tourism has led Colorado to great lengths and still to this day, Colorado brings in many travelers and tourists. Colorado was viewed as a place to visit and live in because of the climate, scenery, and promise of good health to its people (Abbott, Leonard, Noel, 2013, pp. 227). Tourism in Colorado has evolved immensely and has helped form Colorado into what it is today. Before anyone could realize Colorado’s potential as being an iconic tourist place, in the 1860s, journalist began to view Colorado differently. They began to notice Colorado’s scenery and they slowly recognized Colorado’s potential for evolution and development through tourists and travelers (Abbott, Leonard, Noel, 2013, pp. 223). Many people sought good health while they were sick and since the journalists really started to see the value of Colorado, they really made its climate stand out and become more appealing to those who were sick, mentioning the great benefits the climate would have on poor health. One-third of the state’s population consisted of people that were once sick (Abbott, Leonard, Noel, 2013, pp.229). Colorado quickly became a tourist’s destination instead of being a safe haven for sick people. By the 1870s, Colorado was becoming more user-friendly, especi... ... middle of paper ... ...rt herself. She began washing miner’s clothes in Central City. She established a solid ground for herself when she met Lorenzo Bowman. He was an entrepreneur and gave her the opportunity to gather and save up $10,000 in her name. She was known for her generosity in helping African Americans move to Central City, using the money that she had saved up (Abbott, Leonard, Noel, 2013, pp. 217). Her significance was important in Central City as she helped build Central City through population. Works Cited Abbott, C., Leonard, S. J., & Noel, T. J. (2013). Colorado- A History of the Centennial State (5th ed., pp. 217, 223, 227, 229, 231, 235-236, 263). Boulder, CO: University Press of Colorado. Ellis Meredith. (n.d.). In History Colorado. Retrieved March 9, 2014, from http://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/files/Kids_Students/Bios/Ellis_Meredit h.pdf
Between 1924 and 1938,she was the executive director of YWCA facilities in Springfield,Ohio,Jersey City,New Jersey,Harlem,Philidelphia,Pennsylvania and Brooklyn. She married Merritt A Hedgeman in 1936. In addition,she was also the excutive director of the National Committee for a Permanet Fair Employment Practices Commission,she briefly served as the assistant Deam of Women at Howard University,as public relations consultant for Fuller Products Company,as a associate editor,columnist for the New York Age. And she also worked for the Harry Truman Presidential campaign. Besides her being the first black woman to have a Bachlor`s degree in English,she was also the first black woman to serve to hold the position in the cabniet of New York Mayor Robert F. Wagner Jr from 1954 to 1958. All of her success made her a well respected civic leader by the early
There are many ways in which we can view the history of the American West. One view is the popular story of Cowboys and Indians. It is a grand story filled with adventure, excitement and gold. Another perspective is one of the Native Plains Indians and the rich histories that spanned thousands of years before white discovery and settlement. Elliot West’s book, Contested Plains: Indians, Goldseekers and the Rush to Colorado, offers a view into both of these worlds. West shows how the histories of both nations intertwine, relate and clash all while dealing with complex geological and environmental challenges. West argues that an understanding of the settling of the Great Plains must come from a deeper understanding, a more thorough knowledge of what came before the white settlers; “I came to believe that the dramatic, amusing, appalling, wondrous, despicable and heroic years of the mid-nineteenth century have to be seen to some degree in the context of the 120 centuries before them” .
Migration and population growth is on the rise in Colorado especially in the center of the state as well as one of the four of the nation's fastest-growing counties in the 1990's due to many factors. Why is Colorado so popular to migrate to? Many people see the versatility the state is attributed with and how convenient it is for employment. People can live in the lifestyle associated with mountains and wildernesses while at the same time have access to a city filled with jobs with a minimal commute. Some also believe that people are drawn to Colorado and attracted to the state because of the typical image of the west, open space, and the old frontier vision that also creates an inviting atmosphere.
Walens, Susann. A. United States History Since 1877. Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT. September 2007.
The article written by Alexis Celeste Bunten called “Sharing culture or selling out?” talks about the theory of “commodified persona” or the “self commodification” of a tourism worker in Sitka and how capitalism has influenced the way a tour guide is presented. Chapter eleven in Charles C. Mann’s book called “1491, New Revelations of the Americas before Columbus” is a slight summary of the second half of the book which talks about how similar Indians were more advanced than the colonists and that we should accept the fact that indigenous people and their societies have influenced American culture.
Montana seems to be one of those states that most people either love or hate. It is so distinct from any other state that it is no wonder this is the case. Montana is in so many ways such a great state to live in, with a wide variety of recreation, hobbies, and other enjoyable pastimes; however, many problems plague the state, from its lack of modern conveniences to its poor job opportunities. What many people do not realize is how much these good and bad characteristics are related.
The early 1860’s brought a “steady trickle” of tourists to Yosemite, the trip would take several days by train, stagecoach, or house.
In April of 1846, lived eight families from Springfield, Illinois simply looking to find a new place to live that is set well beyond the Rocky Mountains. Totaling approximately forty-seven participants that extended in age from newborns to the elderly, the excursion set their wagons west on an expedition that would write them into the history books (Goldman).
Colorado has had rich history due to the number of explorations, early settlements, and trails throughout the region. Expeditions throughout Colorado happened early on with different Spanish and American explorers. In the early 1500s a Spanish adventurer Francisco Coronado, led an exhibition into New Mexico. While he did not reach Colorado, this is one of the first explorers that would begin a domino effect into the changes that would follow more explorations into Colorado territory. Juan de Archuleta led an expedition into Colorado from New Mexico, there found the Pawnees and saw French influence in the tribe - he was one of the first explorers in the latter part of the 1600s. Furthermore, Don Diego de Vargas and Juan de Ulibarri also made
Her parents nurtured the background of this crusader to make her a great spokesperson. She also held positions throughout her life that allowed her to learn a lot about lynching. She was fueled by her natural drive to search for the truth.
Abbott, C., Leonard, S. J., & Noel, T. J. (2013). Colorado- A History of the Centennial State (5th
Cunningham, Allan. Eastern Questions in the Nineteenth Century. Portland Oregon: International Specialized Book Services, Inc., 1993.
Over the last 3 years, the trend has shown an increase of over 5%. The
In order to understand the study, planning and development of tourism, one must understand the definition of tourism. However, in the academia of tourism, there is no distinct definition of tourism to which everyone complies. Consequently, the definitions of tourism differ according to one’s philosophical approach. While some definitions offer a heuristic concept, others provide a more technical definition. Thus, the relevance of Lloyd Stear’s interpretation of tourism to the planning and development of tourism today can be seen through the progression and evolution of the differing explanations of tourism.
holidays. They would go out drinking and after a night in a pub or bar