Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park Then & Now

by James H. Pickering, Mic Clinger (Photographs)

Historic photographs paired with contemporary photographs taken from the exact same locations illuminate the evolution that has occurred in the Estes Park area, as well as in Rocky Mountain National Park, over more than a century. From the Stanley Hotel to Lake Estes, see whether the landmarks and landscape of Estes Park have been completely transformed or if they remain almost unchanged.

Genres: Nonfiction

272 pages, Hardcover

First published August 15, 2006

Reviews

[Judy]

3.7

I enjoyed the pictures and was pleasantly surprised to see how many places are still standing -- or they were 15 years ago.

Have you ever wanted to be part of the editorial team? I did with this book. People who are extremely familiar with the area will be able to fully appreciate the text and photos. I am familiar with many of the locations and know some of the history of EP, but even so I stumbled over street names and directions (N of ..., to the E ...), and explaining one site by referencing another didn't help.

However, a person who reads and re-reads, studies the map, and stands on location will learn a lot.

[Lisa]

This was fun to skim through when staying in Estes Park Colorado this summer. The before and after photos and text were fun to explore and the history of Estes Park unfolded in a fun way for me. Not surprised to see several notable Kansans had summer homes here.

[Kathy]

Fun to learn about historic places that used to be located where I now hike!

[Fort Lupton Library]

Mary recommends this book, interesting history and pictures.

[Lisa]

Fascinating book for anyone interested in seeing how Colorado has (and hasn't!) changed over the years and picking up a little bit of local history in the process.