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ALAMOSA, COLO. 



The Gateway to the Resources of the 

 Great San Luis Valley 



A Little History: 



Founded 35 years ago, Alamosa originally served as a freighting center for 

 large quantities of merchandise which before the advent of the railroad was 

 hauled by wagon and distributed throughout the entire portion of Southern 

 Colorado. 



In 1878 the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad penetrated the then undeveloped 

 San Luis Valley, and Alamosa graduated from a freighting center to a Rail- 

 road Division point. She has maintained this position, growing rapidly with 

 the development of the valley, until now four branches of the D. & R. G. 

 converge here, running north, south, east and west, connecting with every 

 section of the state. Alamosa's history is the history of a town that has 

 grown safely, progressive and permanent. 



That Location: 



In seeking a location the two questions most often asked are: What are the 



conditions? and what is the future? Like all growing communities, we are 



devoting considerable attention to building our town, and in so doing we 



have developed conditions which appeal to the homeseeker. 



With the wonderful resources of the San Luis Valley as the foundation for 



the populating of a strip of land as large as the State of Connecticut, and 



with Alamosa the commercial center, her future is assured. 



When you locate don't forget that plenty of clear air and sunshine is essential 



to health and happiness. Alamosa is blessed with both in abundance. 



About Prosperity: 



We all seek it. We all hope to find it. Many who have come to the San Luis 

 Valley and to Alamosa have found it and we hope that many more will fol- 

 low in the footsteps of the fortunate ones. We have open doors of opportu- 

 nities which are free to those who unlock them. We need some things. Per- 

 haps you have exactly what we need and we have the ways to complete your 

 wants. Investigate and see. 



First, we recommend Colorado. Second, we recommend the San 

 Luis Valley. Third, we invite you to Alamosa. 



Those Inquiries: 



We have had many inquiries concerning Alamosa, and in order to acquaint 

 you with the facts which interest you we have a descriptive book for distri- 

 bution which is yours for the asking. We are in the business of Town Build- 

 ing. We are interested in you and your needs, and this may be the oppor- 

 tunity you have been waiting for to get in with the right people and the right 

 conditions. 



THE THREE WANTS: 

 Your attention Your investigation Your residence and investment 



ALAMOSA COMMERCIAL CLUB J H WILSON 



Secretary 



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