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Bars and Brass Rails - The Story of Ramona, Colorado

Presented by Old Colorado City Historical Society at Old Colorado City History Center, Colorado Springs CO

Apr 14 2023
Bars and Brass Rails - The Story of Ramona, Colorado

Finally, the definitive book on the old town of Ramona has been written. After several years of research, author, David Swint, Jr., shows us the real pre-prohibition town of Ramona. Westsiders will know this area as Thorndale Park.

Ramona was established when Colorado City voted to prohibit liquor sales in the early 1900s. The town only survived a few years until Prohibition was voted in across the United States.

David will share Ramona’s geographic boundaries, history and low and high moments and its struggle to survive.

You will hear fascinating stories of the people and events of Ramona’s short life. All this information is now collected into one book just right for history buffs as well as researchers. The author ... view more »

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Society members attend free, non-members pay $5.

Phone: (719) 636-1225

Email: Info@occhs.org

Website: https://occhs.org

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Old Colorado City History Center

1 South 24th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

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