Construction for the lavish La Veta was completed in 1884. The D & RG (Denver & Rio Grande) railroad built on to the hotel, using a portion of the first floor for ticket sales and a passenger depot.
This is one clear example of how proximity to the rail stations allows for an abundance of of available products along with people willing, and able to pay for them.
This is one clear example of how proximity to the rail stations allows for an abundance of of available products along with people willing, and able to pay for them.
La Veta Hotel Christmas Dinner 1889
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Claret Wine Riesling Wine
Blue Points Hearts of Lettuce
Kalamazoo Celery
Oyster Consomme a la Jardiniere
Barbecued Trout Parisinne Potatoes
Matre d Boiled Ham Brazed Elk Champignons
Blanc Rabbit a la Francisco Duck a la Maringue
Queen Fritters Sweet Wine
Roast Prime Rib of Beef Young Pig Stuffed with Apple Sauce
Povindeur of Turkey with Cranberry Sauce
Antelope with Current Jelly Chicken Salad
Mayonaise Mashed Potatoes Baked Sweet Potatoes
Petits Pois Hot Slaw Green
Apple Pie Mince Pie
La Veta Ice Cream Assorted Cake
Christmas Plum Pudding with Hard and Brandy Sauce Fruits
Raisins Assorted Nuts Muscat Grapes
Chocolate with Whipped Cream