In its heyday, the South Platte Hotel was visited by the likes of Teddy Roosevelt. Located at the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork of the South Platte River, the hotel was a much sought-after weekend getaway because of its proximity to the wilderness and prime trout fishing. And getting there was just a short narrow gauge railroad ride away.

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