Hotel Colorado

historical site, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States

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Hotel Colorado is a historic hotel located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Built in 1893, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel was a favored hunting retreat for President Theodore Roosevelt and is recognized as the birthplace of the \"Teddy bear\". Glenwood Springs itself is situated at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers and was developed as a health spa and resort due to its natural hot springs.1

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The Hotel Colorado (1893), now on the National Register of Historic Places, was a favourite hunting retreat of President Theodore Roosevelt and is famed as the birthplace of the “Teddy bear.” Inc. 1885. Pop. (2000) 7,736; (2010) 9,614.
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The Hotel Colorado (1893), now on the National Register of Historic Places, was a favourite hunting retreat of President Theodore Roosevelt and is famed as the birthplace of the “Teddy bear.” Inc. 1885. Pop. (2000) 7,736; (2010) 9,614.
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