History of the The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs

1865 Spencer Penrose is Born

1885 Count Pourtales partners with Broadmoor Dairy

1890 Count Pourtales formed the Broadmoor Land

1897 Broadmoor Casino burns down

1902 Julie Penrose's first husband dies

1906 Spencer Penrose Marries

1916 Spencer Penrose buys El Pomar estate

1916 Refusal of the Antlers purchase

1916 Spencer Penrose Purchases The Broadmoor

1916 Announcement of a designed golf course

1917 Architectual plans of the Broadmoor are received

1918 Private Opening with a Guest Celebrity

1918 The Broadmoor Hotel formally opens

1918 The First Golf course opens

1918 Copyright for The Broadmoor's name

1919 The Pauline Chapel is formally dedicated

1919 Maxfield Parrish's painting agreement

1921 The Painting's Arrival

1923 Pike Peak Camping & Mountain Trails Association is formed

1923 Construction of New Greenhouse

1924 Cheyenne Mountain Road to summit construction begins

Construction begins on Cheyenne Mountain Road to summit. The cost for construction was $350,000. The 7 mile long Cheyenne Mountain Highway, named the Wonder Road was a feat of engineering skill. Constructed at a cost of $400,000 the 7 mile length is encompassed within a 1 ¼ sq. mile area and rises over 3,000 feet from an elevation of 6,500 feet at the start to 9,560 feet at the summit. It was featured in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” as the most crooked highway up the steepest mountain.

1926 The Original Cheyenne Mountain Lodge Opens

1930 The Original Riding Academy Opens

1936 Announcement for Improvements to the hotel

1937 The Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun is dedicated

1937 Construction of a Stadium is Announced

1938 Conversion of the Riding Area begins

1938 Gift of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

1939 The death of Spencer Penrose

1942 The Gift of Camp Vigil

1947 The Completion of two wings

1948 The first year round swimming pool opens

1953 New designed dining area in the Tavern Opens

1953 An escalator is installed in lobby

1956 Julie Penrose's dies

1959 Ski Broadmoor is dedicated

1960 The Broadmoor earns 5 Star Award

1961 The opening of The Golden Bee

1961 The closing of the Indoor Pool

1961 The Opening of the South Tower Building

1961 Penrose Room opens

1963 Remodel of the lobby Begins

Remodel of lobby is begun to accommodate the expansion of Drugstore, front desk, and include a manager’s office. Steel columns will be placed in the bed of the pool to support new flooring above which would become the site of the relocated Drugstore. Today the blue and white ceramic tile pool still exists under the floor of Expresso, the Signature shop and Cheyenne Gourmet.

1973 The Will Rogers Penrose Stadium is torn down

1974 Ceremony for the West building begins

1982 The Colorado Hall Opens

1988 The Hotel is sold to Edward Gaylord

1994 The World Arena is torn down

1994 New additions to The Broadmoor

1995 Changes to the World Arena and a new opening

1996 A new walking bridge connects the east and west

2000 Renovations and remodeling at the West building

2001 Cheyenne Lake gets addition of New Water Complex

2001 Completion of new 21 room Lakeside Suites

2001 Broadmoor Main closes again for Renovations

2002 Broadmoor Main Building Opens Again

2002 Cheyenne Lodge Opens

2003 Nicklaus Design will renovate Mountain Course

2003 The last day of the Broadmoor Greenhouse

2004 Oklahoma Publishing Company purchases remaining interest

2004 Expansion of The Spa at The Broadmoor

2005 A return to design and a reopening on the Golf Courses

2005 The Opening of the Broadmoor Hall

2005 The Broadmoor Brownstones Open

2006 The Opening of the Summit Restaurant

2006 The BROADMOOR West Residences Open

2006 The BROADMOOR South Tower and Penrose Room renovations are completed

2007 AAA five diamond award for the Penrose Room

2008 Construction of The BROADMOOR Cottages begins

2009 Opening of the Broadmoor Cottages

2010 The Broadmoor's high ratings continue

2011 Anschutz Corporation of Denver purchases The Broadmoor

2011 Major renovations to The Broadmoor

2012 Renovations to the Southlake Building

2013 Reimagining our Restaurants - La Taverne

2013 PLAY at The Broadmoor

2013 Golden Bee Upstairs Patio Addition

2014 Reimagining of Broadmoor West

A three-story addition to the Broadmoor West building adds 31 guestrooms and suites, bringing The Broadmoor’s total guestroom count to 779. All rooms and suites feature new five-fixture marble baths, lighting, and furnishings. The Broadmoor’s new Parker Suite features four bedrooms and views of Cheyenne Mountain, while amenities on the all-suite 7th floor include fireplaces, private terraces, and expansive views.

2014 Reimagining of Broadmoor West - New Lobby

The Broadmoor West lobby is completely redone in cherry wood, along with stained glass skylights, marble floors, and detailed millwork, creating a refined appearance that harmonizes with the rest of the property’s interior façade, while the entry drive and porte-cochere of Broadmoor West is transformed with Greek mythological sculptures and intricately painted ceiling art.

2014 Reimagining of Broadmoor West - Ristorante del Lago

Ristorante del Lago, an Adam D. Tihany - designed Italian restaurant replaces Charles Court. Inspired by the classic villas of Lake Como, the restaurant features authentic Italian cuisine with a focus on regional specialties. Bar del Lago replaces West Lobby Bar. Exposed wooden beams, an indoor / outdoor fireplace, and a patio overlooking Cheyenne Lake create a modern, sophisticated atmosphere.

2014 Reimagining of Broadmoor West - Natural Epicurean

2014 Cloud Camp Opens

3,000 feet above the resort atop Cheyenne Mountain, Cloud Camp opens on the site of Spencer Penrose’s original 1927 Cheyenne Lodge. The Main Lodge features a panoramic dining area, two stone fireplaces and an expansive timber wrap-around deck, and seven guestrooms, including a Honeymoon Suite. Eleven cabins offer single room accommodations, ones with lofts and also two bedrooms. A Fire Tower Suite 300 feet above the Main Lodge boasts 360o views.

2014 The Ranch at Emerald Valley Opens

This all-inclusive enclave is located approximately eight miles from the main campus along Old Stage Road and borders the edge of the Pike National Forest. Ten beautifully restored and luxuriously appointed cabins feature gas fireplaces and private decks. The Main Lodge is for dining and relaxing. It features a historic Western bar, stone fireplace and a deck that overlooks the lakes. Activities include hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, canoeing, archery and other daily activities.

2015 Seven Falls Opens

2015 The Overlook at Cloud Camp Opens

2015 The Fly Fishing Camp Opens

Located just 75 minutes into the mountains west of the resort, the all-inclusive Fly Fishing Camp features seven rustic yet well-appointed cabins originally built in the 1920s, an expansive new and beautifully appointed bath house, a Fish House overlooking the Tarryall River, and a main lodge where guests relax and dine. Five miles of private waters offer guests of all levels some of the best fly fishing in Colorado guided by Broadmoor’s best professional anglers.

2016 The Broadmoor Estate House Opens

2016 The Broadmoor-Sea Island Company Forms

Broadmoor Historical Timeline