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| Colorado Springs Colorado |
| Colorado Springs Colorado is one of the 'front range cities' located northwest of Denver. |
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Springs began in 1871 as resort and scenic attraction. In 1891 gold was
discovered in Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs became a financial
center until 1917 when the US monetary system was changed. Besides tourism, Colorado Springs also depends on a sustantial military presence. This includes the USAF Academy, NORAD, and the Peterson, Cheyenne Mountain and Shriever Air Force Bases. Colorado Springs is also home to the US Olympic Committee and of the US Olympic Training Center. |