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"The Claimjumper" - Apt. 17 |
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Flashback: Claim Jumper Cabin
was named after the mining heritage of Judge Deane. Joshua W Deane was one
of the first few people to travel from Leadville to establish the town of
Aspen. The first winter was harsh, and fear of Ute Indians pushed settlers
to live at the town of Highland, located at the base of Conundrum Creek.
Spring brought them downvalley to the flat area of Aspen where J.W. Deane
helped lay out the townsite, and due to his knowlege of law, became the
town's self-appointed judge. He staked his claim in what is now the base of
Aspen mountain, running the "red light district." Today in front of the
Grand Aspen Hotel, a sign can be seen disgnating "Dean Street" (although
they spelled it wrong!). During the Great Depression, Had Deane (Judge
Deane's grandson), lost the land for $53 worth of back taxes. That is the
spot where the multi-million dollar Ritz Carlton is now built. East of town
towards Independence Pass is Weller campground. This area was the site of
the Deane mining cabins, a small settlement of miners. Rumors still abound
about a small mother lode gold mine somewhere in the hills of surrounding
Aspen. Judge Deane unfortunately took the knowlege of its whereabouts to the
grave, leaving behind a great secret. Claimjumper sports a piece of mining
heritage: an old iron mining carts adorns the yard by the front door. It has
at its heard a second heritage: it served as housing for the famed 10th
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Size: 925 sf, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath.
located beside a stream on lawns, under towering fir trees, with sounds of stream from both
bedrooms.
This little gem features a converted gas stone fireplace, 8 foot slider to patio, outdoor firepit, and privacy. Includes parking for 2 cars.
$1500/month plus gas/electric. |
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This is the smaller of the two rooms, but is big enough for a king sized
bed/two singles
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Kitchen has bar. Bathroom beyond has a full bath. Other bathroom to the
right has a sink/toilet and storage closet.
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Larger bedroom has built in drawers. |
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The quintessential "cabin in the woods"
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Specs: 931 sf total
Bath 1 4x7=48 sf
LR/Kitchen 30x20 = 600 sf
Bath2 (tub) 7x5=35 sf
Bed 1 15x9=135 sf
Bed 2 9x9=85sf
Hall 7x4 = 28 sf
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Email Rebecca Driscoll,
Apartment Manager |