Charles Tutt & Spencer Penrose were two extraordinary men living in extraordinary times.  Their vision and daring changed the face of the American West and helped build a nation.  This exhibit features photographs and various other pieces that help to chronicle their lives.

Early Days in Cripple Creek


An early photo of the C.O.D. Mine with Penrose at right.


The shaft house of at the C.O.D. Mine.  Penrose at left, Tutt at right.


One of the partners' first ventures after selling the C.O.D.
was the Cripple Creek Sampling and Ore Company.


An early check signed by Penrose as treasurer of the C.O.D.


The Tutt & Penrose Building at Third and Bennett Avenue.


Common-Wealth was another Tutt & Penrose enterprise.

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