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Described Entity: Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado

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1) Steamboat's Finest Cabin

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Dorothy Wither and Alma Baer describe the elegant Steamboat Cabin Hotel, which burned down in 1939.

2) "I don't think any of us expect to get rich."

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Jerry and Rusty Nay describe ranching life in Routt County, Colorado, and the changes observed in the community during the 20th century.

3) "Steamboat is a town of vitality and youth! I think it's great!" Narrated by Gloria Gossard

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Gloria Gossard describes her experiences growing up in Steamboat Springs and in the process reveals fascinating tidbits of Steamboat history.

4) Winter Carnival Spectacle - Steamboat's Lighted Man

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Claudius Banks and Jon Banks describe their experiences as "The Lighted Man" in the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival Night Show. The father and son explain how the lighted man costume was created and improved over the years.

5) “I Made More Money Off A Fast Nickel Than A Slow Dime”

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Angelo Iacovetto talks about growing up in Routt County, falling in love with his wife, and the creation of "Dream Island" in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

6) "It was all elbows and grease then"

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Art Adams describes his experiences working in agriculture and mining in Routt County.

7) "I brought the last mail into Steamboat from Yampa on the stage. That was the last time I took the stage to Yampa."

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Fred Foster discusses his life in Colorado and his exploits as a sheriff.

8) Reminiscence of Katherine Ellis Sandlin

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Katherine Ellis Sandelin describes the history of her family and the family of her husband who were Routt County pioneers.

9) Albert Hitchens

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Albert Hitchens and three of his adult children describe the 1884 origins of the Hitchens family ranch and life as a ranching family. The Hitchens are the longest continuous ranching family in Routt County. The family operated the post office in Pool, Colorado and later in Milner, Colorado.

10) Roger Butler

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Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught. Upon returning to Routt County after the war, Roger held jobs with the US Forest Service and the Routt County Assessor's Office. Roger's wife, Lucille, (a frequent accomplice in his AWOL escapades) talks about her teaching career in one room schools...

11) "I accept challenges and enjoy them."

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Ann Rich recounts her experiences growing up in Steamboat Springs.

12) Law Enforcement History

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Dude Todd talks about his experiences as Deputy, and then Sheriff, of Oak Creek and the many adventures his job took him on.

13) "I have always had a good horse and it was my way of life" - Winston Spangler

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Winston Spangler talks about the farms he has worked on since he was a child and how he and others in Routt County started The Elk River Grazing Association. Added at the end of the article is an exerp from John James Audubon: American Woodsman.

14) Perly Green

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Perley Green talks about his experiences as a Routt County rancher, a hunting outfitter and a coal miner.

15) Eleanor Bliss

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Eleanor Bliss describes many of her varied life experiences including time she spent at Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp and The Explorers Club in New York City as well as her contributions to the Steamboat Springs Arts Council.