The Manitou Springs Historical Society
Cog Railway
When Zalmon Simmons, founder of the Simmons Beautyrest Mattress Company, climbed to the summit of Pike's Peak on a burro, he was struck by the beautiful views, as shown in this postcard. He also realized that there must be a more civilized way to reach the top. In 1889, construction of his envisioned cog railway began. credit: Manitou Springs Historical Society at Miramont Castle Museum, Manitou Springs, CO
Cog Railway
When Zalmon Simmons, founder of the Simmons Beautyrest Mattress Company, climbed to the summit of Pike's Peak on a burro, he was struck by the beautiful views, as shown in this postcard. He also realized that there must be a more civilized way to reach the top. In 1889, construction of his envisioned cog railway began. credit: Manitou Springs Historical Society at Miramont Castle Museum, Manitou Springs, CO