FAC Member History Stroll: On a Cough and a Prayer
July 27 @ 10:00 am
In the late nineteenth century, Colorado Springs declared itself “America’s Greatest Sanatorium.” And it worked! By 1900 over 20,000 health-seekers came in search of a cure for tuberculosis. The dreaded “White Plague” built a local economy reliant on medical tourism. In this approximately 1 mile walking tour through downtown, we’ll explore both the reputable and infamous people, places, and treatments that made Colorado Springs famous as a health resort.
Join a knowledgeable guide from the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for this 1 mile downtown stroll lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be sure to dress for the weather.
$5 per person. Tour meets at 10 a.m. in front of Story Coffee in Acacia Park (120 E. Bijou St.) Tour ends at the same location.
Image: Unknown photographer, [Modern Woodmen of America Sanatorium], ca. 1910. Courtesy Pikes Peak Library District digital collections.