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| Photo of Tom & Blanche Taylor |
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| Founders of the Silver Saddle Motel. |
The Silver Saddle Motel was built by Thomas and Blanche Taylor, starting
with the first row
of cabins around 1945. Thomas had served as a staff
sergeant in the army during WW2. He survived the attack on Pearl Harbor
and
later helped liberate the concentration camp at Dachau. He returned
home with a Bronze Star. During that time, Blanche
ran a beauty shop at
the Boulderado Hotel. After patiently saving her money, she eventually
purchased seven parcels
of property, one-by-one, where the motel rests
today. When Thomas returned from the service they started a legacy. Life
on
the mountainside provided a time of healing for Thomas as he built
cabins and rock walls. There was nothing he seemed incapable
of when it
came to construction. Blanche also turned out to be a smart business
woman. The combination was dynamite.
They literally turned a "rock
pile", as Blanche referred to it, into a place that has been enjoyed by
thousands of tourists
over the years. Many life-long friends have been
acquired through the motel. It is an establishment that represents what
America
was founded on: the dream of starting your own business and
working for yourself. The motel continues to be operated by
family
members and Blanche is still a very vital part of its existence. .We hope
you enjoy your stay at Boulder Colorado Hotels!
God Bless You!
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