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The finished Rock Creek stage stop with horses and pack horses in the yard.
"J.P. passed his knowledge down to his sons, Bert and Clark. They were both good carpenters. The whole family helped to buld their new stage inn home." -- The Gates Genealogy
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The ribbon cutting of the restored Rock Creek Stage Station on August 30, 2003. Jayne Hill of Historic Routt County! is at far left with Bud Gates, representing the Gates family, standing next to her. The new chinking on the exterior is clearly visible as are replacement framings.
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A photo of the Rock Creek stage stop in 2000, prior to restoration. Historic Routt County! partnered with the Colorado State Historical Fund, Colorado Preservation Inc., U.S. Forest Service, and the Department of Wildlife to replace, repair and stabilize the logs as well as chinking the exterior. The work was completed in 2003 and the ribbon cutting ceremony was held August 30, 2003. The Gates Family was a part of this partnership, as well.
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"Gates ranch and stage stop on Rock Creek, between the Gore and Toponas, CO. L-R--J.P. Gate, and his wife "Katie," with sons Clark and Bert Gates. Other people unknown." -- The Gates Genealogy
A bicycle is leaning against the fence.
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Rock Creek stage stop between Gore Pass and Toponas. Six people and a dog are taking advantage of the balcony.
"This beautiful building was the Stage Coach Inn on Gore Pas. Built by James P. Gates--in 1886 or 1887." -- The Gates Genealogy
146) Harrison's Cafe
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A postcard of Harrison's Cafe. Once located on Highway 6, Harrison's was owned and run by Owen "Dude" Harrison and Berneice McKelvey. Harrison's was renamed Bernice's Place in the 1970s. The buildings are still standing and is now the Eagle Grand Motel.
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"Restaurant open 24 hrs. a day. Excellent food. Modern hotel. Hot water heat. Wall-to-wall carpets. Located half-way between Grand Jct. and Denver."
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A postcard of Sweetwater Lake Resort near Gypsum.
Verso of the postcard reads:
"Just 21 miles off U.S. 6 and 24. Modern housekeeping cabins. Lodge, boats and horses. Mr. John Collins, Gypsum, Colo."
