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Palace of Ice: The True Story of Leadville's Ice Palace

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Code: 978-0-86541-090-9
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Have you ever built a snow fort? Imagine a snow fort with towers 90 feet high and large enough for a skating rink and dining rooms inside!

In 1895, the people of Leadville, Colorado— the Two Mile High City—all joined together and built a palace out of ice blocks and then invited the world to come see it. This is the story of their ingenuity, hard work, perseverance, and success..

It was a difficult time for the mining town after the silver crash, and the desperate citizens came up with the idea of an 'ice palace' to boost tourism and the economy.

Construction began in November of 1895 and was completed in January of 1896. The result delighted everyone, particularly young people - until the spring thaw of 1896.

Afton Rorvik tells this remarkable story for young readers in Palace of Ice: The True Story of Leadville's Ice Palace.

Ages 8 to 11
40 pages; illustrated
Paperback
Trim: 5" by 8"
Publication date: 2008

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