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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Accurate and Enjoyable Book on Spencer Penrose!By Christie L. WrightJoyce B. Lohse has left no literary stone unturned in her new book on the Colorado Springs benefactor, Spencer Penrose. Her research is extensive, which shines through in her details about Penrose, his family, his accomplishments and legacy. Joyce begins with Penrosersquo;s childhood and his parentrsquo;s influence as well as his siblingrsquo;s. After Penrose moved to Colorado, he became a prosperous mine owner and settled in Colorado Springs; the city received innumerable gifts from Spencer and his wife, Julie both during their lifetimes and posthumously.Having lived in Colorado Springs for many years, it is my observation that Penrosersquo;s legacy (the Broadmoor, the Will Rogers Shrine and the El Pomar Foundation to name a few) is still quite visible and that these institutions continue to thrive and contribute to the public. Joyce brings these accomplishments and other important details out to her audience in a way that is a factual and very enjoyable read. Her use of vintage postcards of some of the buildings constructed by the Penrose and the local scenery really adds a punch to the book, reflecting the 1920s-1930s era. Enjoy!

Joyce B. Lohsersquo;s seventh Colorado biography covers the larger-than-life story of Spencer Penrosemdash;mining magnate, developer, philanthropist, and so much more.Born in Philadelphia in 1865 to a patrician family, he was the fourth of seven sons. Following a lackluster career at Harvard, he started a business in New Mexico and eventually joined the Colorado real estate business of Charley Tutt, a childhood acquaintance. The business owned the C.O.D. Mine in Cripple Creek. It was the beginning of a successful partnership that eventually included copper mines in Utah, the source of much of Penrose s wealth.With his wealth, Penrose dreamed and built and enjoyed life with his wife, Julie. Among his projects was an automobile road to the summit of Pikes Peak, a rodeo arena, polo grounds, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, and The Broadmoor Hotel.From his wealth came the El Pomar Foundation that for almost eighty years, has benefitted non-profit organizations and individuals in Colorado. The El Pomar Foundationrsquo;s mission to enhance, encourage, and promote the well-being of the people of Colorado reflects the values and intentions of Spencer and Julie Penrose. Penrosersquo;s legacy is seen in buildings and institutions throughout El Paso County and his generosity is felt today throughout Colorado. Penrosersquo;s life story is compelling, and Joyce Lohse has told it well.

About the AuthorAuthor Joyce B. Lohse combines her education in journalism with genealogy research skills and a passion for history to create award winning biographies for all ages. Her previous six biographies have won two silver WILLA awards, four Colorado Independent Publishers EVVY awards, and one Colorado Authors League Top Hand award. She presents history programs to groups and organizations.

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