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In 1859, John Gregory discovered "The Gregory Lode" in a gulch near Central City, Colorado. Within two weeks, the gold rush was on and within two months the population grew to 10,000 people in search of their fortune. |
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The highest paved road in North America is the Road to Mt. Evans off of I-70 from Idaho Springs. The Road climbs up to 14,258 Ft. above sea level. |
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The tallest building in Colorado is the Republic Plaza at 57 stories high, in Denver, Colorado. |
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