Local materials used include cream-colored Roman brick and Peach Blow Sandstone; imported items included 12,000 yards of carpet and 2,000 rose bushes. The Hotel Colorado opened on June 10, 1893 to a program including a fireworks display, an orchestra in the ballroom, and dining at midnight for the 300 couples in attendance.
The construction of the Hotel Colorado employed local materials like cream-colored Roman brick and Peach Blow Sandstone, while imported items included 12,000 yards of carpet and 2,000 rose bushes. The hotel opened on June 10, 1893 with a grand opening program featuring fireworks, an orchestra in the ballroom, and midnight dining for 300 couples.