The Stanleys - A Legacy Of Inspiration
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Travel, Independent, History, Educational, Documentary
This video explores the life of Flora and F.O. Stanley who dedicated themselves to the development of the Estes Valley. The Stanleys were instrumental in the establishment of Rocky Mountain National Park as well as the Town's infrastructure including the school, the library and the first bank. Their work is preserved in the Stanley Home Museum
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