The Cliff House Hotel in Manitou Springs. Taken around 1878-1879. Several people are standing near the hotel. A small bridge spans Fountain Creek in front of the hotel. This stereoscopic view was one of 500 that were awarded the "Silver Medal of Colorado Industrial Association of 1878 and 1879. It was published by Charles Weitfle of Central City, Colorado.
"Manitou and vicinity. Manitou 'the Saratoga of the west,' nestled under the cold and snowy Pike's Peak, still it is always warm and pleasant even in coldest weather, noted for its numerous Mineral Springs, the wonderful Scenery in its immediate vicinity and hotel accommodations, which are superb, having some of the largest in the country.
The best views are Manitou with Pike's Peak in the distance, -Rainbow Falls in Summer - Rainbow Falls in Winter- Soda Spring - Iron Spring - Pulpit Rock - Pike's Peak above the clouds - Cameron's Cone. Natural Arch- The Narrows - Bridal Falls The Abbey - Pillar of Jupiter, Etc., Etc."
