Volume 12 , Issue 48

Colorado Trivia & Tidbits

I found this little tidbit concerning Colorado interesting, because of the mention of Alva Adams. You see, some historian's back in northwest Oklahoma think Alva, Oklahoma was named for Alva Adams.

In 1904, three men held the governor's post in one day. Incumbent Republican James Peabody was defeated by Democrat Alva Adams, but both sides were accused of voter corruption during a turbulent time of striking mine workers. Peabody sent the militia to aid mine owners. The Republican-controlled Legislature voted to unseat Adams, then pronounced Peabody the winner upon condition that he immediately resign. Republican Lt. Gov. Jesse McDonald then became governor.

On a clear day, six states can be seen from the 60-foot Wonder View Tower built in 1926 in Genoa (pop. 211) on the highest point between Denver and New York City. Charles W. Gregory, the P.T. Barnum of Colorado, created the one-stop restaurant, gas station, motel, and oddities museum. When Interstate 70 bypassed the tower, traffic dwindled, but the famous attraction remains open.   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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