The Harsh Realities of Coal Mining in the Early 20th Century | Britannica

Did you know that Colorado Springs was a coal town all the way into the 1950s? Pikeview Coal Mine, once located near the intersection of Rockrimmon and Delmonico, was the largest producer of coal in the area. Operating from the late 1890s until July 1, 1957, most people would never know this massive operation existed. Vertical shafts going down as far as 500 feet led to miles of tunnels and caverns. It is said that close to 100 coal "mines" were excavated in the area. Unfortunately, businesses a

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