Glenwood Springs Timeline
1990-1999

1992
The grand opening of the four-laned I-70 through Glenwood Canyon is celebrated after 12 years of construction.

1992, Oct. 4
The ancient "Ute Trail" across the Flat Tops was dedicated.

1993, March
A majority of the Cardiff Coke Ovens are destroyed to make way for development. Fifty-two remain and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

1994, July 6
Fourteen firefighters are killed in forest fire on Storm King Mountain.

1995
The historic Glenwood Health Spa is torn down.

1999
The Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves opened to the public for tours.

1860-1869

1870-1879

1880-1889

1890-1899

1900-1909

1910-1919

1920-1929

1930-1939

1940-1949

1950-1959

1960-1969

1970-1979

1980-1989

1990-1999

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