In this video, I visit an abandoned ski lodge in Woodland Park, Colorado. This town is so steeped in forgotten history that I will likely revisit it a few times. That said; today's tale is about a piece of property that barely missed Wal-Mart's wrecking ball and housed some of the world's earliest skiing enthusiasts I am focusing on land that was sold; in 2005, to the Wal-Mart real estate corporation. Their intention was to develop a low-end department store combined with a grocery store. This news sparked community outrage over fears the store would eclipse main street businesses, damage historical property, and destroy the city's small-town quality of life. That April, town hall meetings were a roar with accusations, conflicts of interests, and preservation concerns... ↓Learn More & See Extended Content↓ www.derelictdoug.net/derelict-doug-blog/abandoned-ski-lodge-owned-by-wal-mart Keep Up-To-Date with Me Here: derelictdoug.net Or Follow Me Here: www.instagram.com/derelictdoug twitter.com/Derlict_doug

Be the first to comment