The Broadmoor’s History
This historic and elegant resort based in Colorado Springs has provided an unparalleled service to guests for almost a century. Visitors to the hotel today are treated to endless opportunities to explore the picturesque mountains, canyons and streams nearby, whilst residing in luxury. Steeped in fascinating history, modern details blend effortlessly with the timeless elegance of this hotel, and it would be hard not to delve a little deeper into its past. So here is a little rundown of The Broadmoor’s development over the last 100 years.
The Broadmoor is located in the stunning mountain region of the south-western Broadmoor neighborhood of Colorado Springs. The clean mountain air, endless space and beauty have drawn visitors to the area for many years; the air was even said to relieve symptoms of illnesses such as tuberculosis in the past. It was this that first drew Willie Wilcox, who came seeking his fortune and hoping to find a cure to his illness. Wilcox owned a dairy farm on the property, which he tried to operate with the help of a Prussian Count, James Pourtales, who had also come to the area to make money.
In 1880 Pourtales decided to give the farm an overhaul and create an upper-class suburb of Colorado Springs, with numerous amenities, including The Broadmoor Casino. Sadly Pourtales fell into financial trouble in 1890, and in 1909 (after the casino had burnt to the ground, and a second reopened) the hotel and casino were both sold and turned into a girls school.
