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| Colorado Facts |
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The United States Air Force Academy is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. |
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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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Built in 1867 by Seth Lake, the Astor House in Golden, Colorado was the first stone hotel built west of the Mississippi River. |
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