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Phantoms of the opera Colorado Springs' grand palaces tell us much about our history

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From: The Gazette
Date: 20060319
Author:BILL REED THE GAZETTE

"So fleet the works of men Back to the earth again -- Ancient and holy things fade like a dream" -- words of the poet Charles Kingsley, inscribed inside the now-demolished Tabor Grand Opera House

Jimmie Burns was ticked. Burns was a nononsense guy. He was a Scotch-Irishman from Maine, a former plumber who struck it rich at the Portland Gold Mine in Victor.

With his gold money, he joined the Colorado Springs ore royalty in the early 20th century.

Nevertheless, when he wanted to throw a private party at the Colorado Springs Opera House, he was denied. According to local legend, Burns took it ...

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