Colorado Springs was founded by General William Jackson Palmer in 1871. Charles Elliot Perkins purchased the Garden of the Gods in 1879. He opened the Garden of the Gods to the public so all could enjoy. At his death in 1907 he deeded the land to the City of Colorado Springs with the stipulation that it be a city park and be free to the public. The park officially opened in 1909. This gallery celebrates the Garden of the Gods 100th year as a city park on October 17, 2009. four of the black & white photos in this gallery were from a book my grandfather, Arthur C. Niedermiller had. The book is (Our Own Country A Complete Picturesque America) by James Cox published about 1894. I hope you enjoy these photos of the Garden.
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Books & Maps
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods : Two Worlds, One Vision [Hardcover]
Colorado Guide, 5th Edition Updated: The Best-Selling Guide to the Centennial State [Bargain Price] [Paperback] This is my favorite Colorado Guide!!
Colorado Road & Recreation Atlas
Map of the Garden of The Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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About Doug Niedermiller
Hey Doug, a fan from twitter. I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful video of the Garden of the Gods. It certainly does have that other worldly appearance. How majestic! Luv the photos taken by your Grandfather intermixed with yours. Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.
Did you know that Charles Lindbergh, was also involved in the creation on Garden of the Gods?