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Leadville Ice Castle Souvenirs 1896 [172788]

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Leadville Ice Castle Souvenirs  1896  [172788]
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The Leadville Ice Palace was an enormous, ice-walled building with an exterior in the style of a Norman castle and an interior comprising a large skating rink and two ballrooms. Proposed and constructed in late 1895, the Ice Palace hosted a Crystal Carnival from January 1 to March 28, 1896, before its ice walls melted and its wooden structure was dismantled. During the Crystal Carnival, Leadville did all it could to attract out-of-town visitors. Railroads offered special rates to the city, and the carnivalís themed daysóSalida Day, Shrinerís Day, Colorado Press Day, and so onóattempted to draw people from specific locations, organizations, and professions. February 29, 1896 was Ancient Order of United Workman Day and here is the ribbon to prove it. Also a souvenir badge, brass ingot, and two medals from the event. Leadville Colorado