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Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: Cedarbank

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This photo was most likely taken in the mid-1940s (based on the vintage 1940 or 1945 pick-up truck). In 1908, dry goods store owner, Julius Wulfsohn purchased the Fred Atkinson property at the foot of Red Mountain west of Glenwood Springs. This was adjacent to property owned by Walter Devereux. The large home and other buildings seen were originally built by Captain E.E. Pray. Devereux bought the estate in 1905 and gave it the name “Cedarbank.” In 1912, Julius Wulfsohn purchased “Cedarbank” and the property then became known as the Wulfsohn Ranch. Cedar Bank and the supporting structures were razed in the early 1960s. Since that time, expansive development of the property has taken place. Note that the only railroad tracks visible are on the north side of the Colorado River.

The nonprofit Glenwood Springs Historical Society, founded 1964, preserves and shares the town’s unique history at the Frontier History Museum and provides additional public programs. Information about the museum events, and membership are at GlenwoodHistory.org.
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