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Set against the backdrop of the 1858 gold rush, the narrative explores the evolution of Littleton, Colorado, from a mining town to a thriving agricultural community. Richard S. Little, a pivotal figure, not only farmed but also developed land, filing plans for streets and homes in 1872. The arrival of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in 1871 catalyzed further growth, attracting buyers and transforming Littleton into a bustling suburb of Denver. The book highlights the town's resilience through cycles of boom and bust, illustrating its rich historical journey.
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Littleton, Mike Butler
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Littleton
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mike Butler
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531677114
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, History, Maps & Travel, Geography & Topography, Photographic Publications
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1858 gold rush, the narrative explores the evolution of Littleton, Colorado, from a mining town to a thriving agricultural community. Richard S. Little, a pivotal figure, not only farmed but also developed land, filing plans for streets and homes in 1872. The arrival of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in 1871 catalyzed further growth, attracting buyers and transforming Littleton into a bustling suburb of Denver. The book highlights the town's resilience through cycles of boom and bust, illustrating its rich historical journey.