Lincoln Hills was a vacation resort for African Americans, located in Gilpin County, Colorado. Lincoln Hills Resort was created in 1922 by Denverites E.C. Regnier and Roger Ewalt and was the only resort for African Americans west of the Mississippi River. Lincoln Hills served as a reprieve from segregation for middle-class African Americans in the 20th century.
References:
- Lincoln Hills Cares. n.d. A Proud Heritage – The Story of Lincoln Hills. Lincoln Hills Cares.
- Colorado Encyclopedia. n.d. “Lincoln Hills.” Colorado Encyclopedia.
- Bertha W. Calloway and Everett and LaBarbara Wigfall Fly. 1979. “Winks Panorama,” National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form.
Video:
- “Black-Owned And Operated Lincoln Hills Celebrated For Its Place In Colorado History,” CBS Denver, YouTube video, 2:45, February 12, 2021.