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Imagine living at 9000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. The challenges, the weather, struggling to make a living– a very difficult life but one our diary’s author would never have traded away. The story in this episode is about a family that pioneered an area called Pingree Park in Colorado. We also share the unique experience we had during our time researching this diary and the special discovery Sally found.
Grave site of Ramsey/Koenig children, Frank Koenig and Hugh Ramsey on waterwheel, and Hazel and Frank’s cabin. Photos courtesy of Fort Collins History Connection and Colorado State University.
Example diary entry written by Frank–his ideas for inventions. Frank began the diary and Hazel later took over the writing.
An entry written by Hazel.
The homestead site today and inside the cabin.
Photos courtesy of Colorado State University and the book “Walking Into Colorado’s Past.”
Interview with Hazel.
Thank you to Fort Collins History Connection.
http://database.history.fcgov.com/digital/collection/oh/id/1570/
To hear this episode:
https://www.sallysdiaries.com/podcast/episode/49f68cda/6-rocky-mountain-legacy
Diary Discoveries 