1890: An investment team consisting of American Willie Wilcox and Prussian Count James Pourtales form The Broadmoor Land and Investment Company. The two men intended to create an upper-class suburb near Colorado Springs, centered around a magnificent casino. Wilcox had originally discovered the area when seeking a place to recover from a bout of tuberculosis, and invited Pourtales west help him develop the land. Unfortunately, the two men entered bankruptcy and were forced to sell their casino. Colorado Springs eventually acquired the site, converting it into a private boarding school known as The Broadmoor School for Girls.

1916: Mining magnate Spencer Penrose purchased the erstwhile casino, as well as a small hotel located next door. Penrose also bought the 450 acres of land surrounding both the casino and hotel. Desiring a resort that would transform Colorado Springs into a premier holiday destination, he began to exponentially expand the complex a year later. New York-based architectural firm Warren and Wetmore designed the main structures, while Donald Ross created the location’s first 18-hole golf course. Penrose even recruited Fredrick Law Olmstead Jr. to develop the hotel’s beautiful series of landscaped gardens that still surround the resort today.

1918: Penrose debuted his new hotel, calling it The Broadmoor. Despite exceeding its construction budget ($2 million in total), The Broadmoor quickly emerged as one of the best resort’s in the United States. Penrose threw a magnificent extravaganza to commemorate its grand opening, inviting many prominent Americans to attend the event. The party kick-started a tradition of hosting many luminaries from across the United States, including Charles Lindbergh, John D. Rockefeller, and Clark Gable. The Broadmoor would go on to attract several former U.S. presidents, such as Herbert Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

1939: El Pomar Foundation assumes control over The Broadmoor following the death of Spencer Penrose. The Penrose family’s charitable organization, it operated the resort through Charles L. Tutt Jr. for the next several years. Tuff had originally been recruited for the position through the Broadmoor Hotel and Land Company.

1961: William Thayer Tutt—the son of Charles L. Tutt Jr.—became president of The Broadmoor. The resort expanded greatly under his watch, seeing the additions of the Broadmoor South and the International Center. William Thayer Tutt’s administration added another golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. Several national sporting events are held at facilities throughout the complex as well, including the National Figure Skating Championships as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s golf tournament. Many international competitions occurred at the resort, such as the World Hockey Championships and the World Senior Golf Tournament.

1965: The Broadmoor World Arena hosted the World Figure Skating Championships. In operation since 1896, this prestigious competition is considered by many in the to be among its most important events. Most ice skaters consider placing at the World Figure Skating Championships to be the pinnacle of their careers, second only to the Olympics. Of the contest’s four major categories—Men, Ladies, Pairs, and Ice Dance—no American earned a gold medal.

1975: Russell Thayer Tutt—another son of Charles L. Tutt Jr.—assumed control over The Broadmoor. Like his brother, Russell Thayer Tutt’s term as resort president saw the construction of many luxurious facilities. For instance, the resort installed its second conference center, Colorado Hall, during this time. Perhaps the greatest new addition to The Broadmoor was its third golf course, as the great Arnold Palmer helped design it in 1976.

1989: Due to the Tax Reform Act of 1969, El Pomar Foundation eventually sold The Broadmoor to The Oklahoma Publishing Company. Over the next five years, The Oklahoma Publishing Company then subjected the entire resort to a major renovation that saw the addition of the Broadmoor, Spa Golf, and Tennis Club, as well as the Broadmoor West.

1994: The Broadmoor adds new Golf, Spa, and Tennis facility and Rocky Mountain Ballroom.West Tower replaces the site of the former Broadmoor World Arena skating facility a year later, which moves three miles east and becomes the Colorado Springs World Arena and Ice Hall. The Broadmoor West building, including Charles Court restaurant, is renovated and remodeled shortly thereafter.

2001: A new water complex was added to the north end of Cheyenne Lake, including a zero-entry infinity swimming pool, mountain-like water slides, two 14-person hot tubs, private cabanas, and a seasonal pool café. The new 21-room Lakeside Suites building was completed on the site of the first Main pool.

2002: The original Broadmoor Main Building openrf after a total restoration and renovation. Artwork was restored on ceilings and walls; two guest elevators were added; rooms were redesigned with five-fixture baths and a host of state-of-the-art services and amenities. Former Mountain Golf Course clubhouse was also renovated and reopened as Cheyenne Lodge with spectacular vistas for private functions.

2003: The resort was also the meeting place for a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit back in 2003. Then President George W. Bush and his Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, met with allies from seven European countries at The Broadmoor to discuss the nature of their alliances through the NATO agreement.

2004: The Spa at The Broadmoor was expanded to 43,000-sqare-feet with the addition of 10 new treatment rooms, two exclusive water treatments – the Serenity Shower and the Tranquility Tub – as part of a total redesign of the existing space, all created by master architect TAG Galyean.

2005: The East Golf Course was returned to the original 1918-bunker design of legendary course designer Donald Ross. In May of 2005, the Golf Club Dining Room (formerly called Stratta’s) reopened, adding a wonderful new outdoor dining experience that focused on casual dining in a family-oriented atmosphere. Window walls opened onto an expanded awning-covered patio, complete with an exterior fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows or making S’mores.

2006: Broadmoor Hall opened in October, adding a 60,000 square-foot pillar-less and fully carpeted ballroom capable of holding up to 6,550 people. Underground parking was added to the Hall, with space for 950 vehicles. Broadmoor Brownstones—19 private residences—debuted across from the Golf Club, too.

Summit—an Adam D. Tihany-designed restaurant—opened to rave reviews. The first freestanding facility at The Broadmoor, Summit’s unusual design featureed a rotating wine turret as part of its design. Broadmoor West Residences, located along the second fairway of the West Course, opened in the spring as well. These 33 units are privately owned and feature many hotel amenities as part of the purchase.

The Penrose Room received a new dining area that overlooks Cheyenne Lake, as well as a Chef’s Kitchen for private parties of up to 16 guests. Eight additional retail shops open in May bringing the total to more than 20 unique boutiques.

2008: Construction of The Broadmoor Cottages began in August. Five eight-bedroom and one four-bedroom cottages are built along the 18th fairway of the East Golf Course. They opened a year later on May 8. The cottages bring the total accommodation space to 744 units, including 107 suites and 44 cottage bedrooms.

2010: The West Tower rooms and suites received new décor. Its meeting rooms are completely redone to more closely match the look and feel of other meeting spaces. The West Lobby Bar was remodeled to include a scenic outdoor patio and a bar dining menu.

2011: The Anschutz family purchased The Broadmoor through its corporate arm, The Anschutz Corporation. They subsequently appointed Steve Bartolin as President and Chief Executive Office so that he could manage it on their behalf.

Renovations to Southeastmoor and Northeastmoor commence to include new exterior entrances with peaked ceilings, chandeliers, new entry vestibule, millwork and artwork. Public areas received new lighting, carpet wall covering, millwork and furnishings. Guestrooms featured new tiled bar area, new carpet, wall covering, painting, plumbing fixtures, artwork, all new furnishings, drapes, in addition to television's built into mirrors of the bathrooms.

2012: Museum-quality giclée fine art renditions of Western art masters from The American Museum of Western Art collection were added throughout the resort, including Broadmoor Main, Broadmoor West, Charles Court and South Tower.

The original Southlake building, constructed in 1918, was renovated to include balconies, new entryways and foyers, lighting, carpet, and furnishings. Pauline Chapel was then leased back from St Paul’s Catholic Church and refurbished. Named after Julie Penrose’s granddaughter Pauline—and originally constructed in 1919 as a “rest” chapel for guests of The Broadmoor—the small, beautifully constructed chapel had once again become part of the resort.

All the bunkers on the East and West golf courses were restored to their original Donald Ross design. Opens June 1, 2012. A new exterior mountain design exterior was also added to the Cheyenne Lodge with split log.

2013: The Tavern was renamed La Taverne to honor the original Toulouse Lautrec posters that adorned the walls. A new atrium was installed in what was formerly known as Tavern Garden Room—renamed Le Jardin—to give the feel of a European conservatory. Architects included more florals and a stunning 16-foot chandelier.

The iconic Golden Bee was expanded to include more room to perfectly match the original, historic pieces of the 19th-century English pub. A new entrance was created, along with a tented rooftop garden. PLAY at The Broadmoor opened in an expanded place formerly called Starz. The family restaurant and activity center with six lanes of bowling and game area debuted in Broadmoor West, as well.

2014: The Ranch at Emerald Valley, a wilderness retreat with 10 cabins located 8 miles from the resort in Pike National Forest, opened in August, 2013. It closed after six weeks due to extensive rain damage but reopened in August of 2014.

Cloud Camp began construction that winter on Grand Lodge, which was built upon the foundation of the original 1927 Cheyenne Lodge. A unique Fire Tower Suite was constructed on a peak 300 feet above the Main Lodge with accommodations for up to two guests, a private hot tub, and unobstructed views atop Cheyenne Mountain.

The original Broadmoor West building that opened in 1976 was re-imagined and expanded from four to seven stories, adding 33 new guestrooms and suites. Its lobby was expanded and completely redesigned with a stained-glass ceiling, fine woodwork and Italian marble floors. Broadmoor West’s entry was given a similar look and feel as the original Broadmoor Main entry. The exterior design of Broadmoor West more closely matched Broadmoor Main with Juliet balconies as a major focal point.

Charles Court in Broadmoor West became an Adam D. Tihany-designed Italian restaurant called Ristorante del Lago with the West Lobby Bar incorporated into the facility as Bar del Lago. The original Café Julie in Broadmoor West then became Natural Epicurean, a full service restaurant that specialized in locally sourced, organic, natural and wholesome food.

The Broadmoor Fly-Fishing School opened on a lake situated just off the 6th hole of The Broadmoor’s East Golf Course. The lake area featured an Adirondack-style building that included a large fireplace, meeting areas, and fishing equipment.

The Broadmoor signed a three-year agreement with Pikes Peak Hill Climb and Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb in June of 2014, changing them to The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Hill Climb and The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb, respectively. The Broadmoor also purchased the Seven Falls attraction in April and redesigned the park to be auto-free.

2015: The Broadmoor Fishing Camp (later renamed Fly Fishing Camp) opened in June of 2015. The destination was a private fly-fishing camp with a beautifully restored lodge and seven miners' cabins that date back to the 1880's. Located on the Tarryall River and with more than five miles of private waters, it was an exclusive fly fishing experience complete with dining, accommodations, and some of the best angling in all of Colorado.

Cloud Camp added a 1300-square-foot space called The Overlook at Cloud Camp for small meetings and family reunions.

The Broadmoor purchased a 12,000-square-foot house across from Broadmoor Cottages. Called The Estate House, it featured five bedrooms as well as expansive areas for entertaining, including a grand parlor, opulent dining room, and gourmet kitchen. It also possessed a spacious back lawn and croquet field. The Estate House was designed as anexclusive retreat for executive meetings, intimate weddings, family reunions, and hosted events.

2016: The Broadmoor introduced a new attraction above Seven Falls in August of 2016. The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure consisted of two zip line courses with lines that range in length from 240 to 1,800 feet. It also featured two 200-foot suspension bridges and a controlled 180-foot rappel that lowered into the Seven Falls canyon.

In August of 2016, The Anschutz Family announced their sole ownership of Sea Island Resort and formed The Broadmoor – Sea Island Company, bringing together two historic and independently-run Forbes Five-Star resorts.

The Cog celebrated its 125th anniversary in June of 2016. Work began in December of 2016 on a new Broadmoor history book, The Broadmoor Story, for The Broadmoor’s centennial anniversary in 2018.

2017: Broadmoor Outfitters added the Wild West Experience and falconry to their activities for guests in the spring of 2017. A new set of cookbooks called A Legacy of Culinary Excellence, Recipes, History and Traditions began production, too. It featured history and recipes from both The Broadmoor and Sea Island.

In preparation for the Centennial, The Broadmoor started a major refresh of the original Broadmoor Main building that included guestrooms and suites. A renovation also began for The Broadmoor Golf Club that focused upon its lobby entrance. Yet, the project also added the Golf Heritage Hallway, which told the century-long history of golf at the resort.

2018: The year-long Centennial celebrations begin with activities and events planned for a theme every month. January includes a The Legacy of Ice, a salute to the original Broadmoor Ice Palace (1938 – 1994) and Broadmoor Skating Club, Broadmoor Curling, Broadmoor Speed Skating and Colorado College Hockey.

The Broadmoor Story history book and A Legacy of Culinary Excellence, Recipes, History and Traditions cookbook series goes on sale exclusively in the resort’s boutique shops and online at The Broadmoor E-Store.

The Broadmoor Golf Club reopened. A new restaurant called The Grille debuted in the golf club building for resort guests and golf club members. The menu featured many classics from The Broadmoor, including Chateaubriand tableside and other favorites that honored The Broadmoor’s culinary traditions.

The Broadmoor Main refresh opened in May. Historic elements were carefully preserved as walls were removed. New seating areas and a fireplace are added to give a more welcoming and spacious feel. The shops that were formerly Espresso’s and Cheyenne Gourmet gave way to a newly expanded place called Café Julie’s. The café also included a spectacular chocolate kitchen where guests watch as confections are made onsite.

The Broadmoor also celebrated its Centennial from June 1 to 3, with a weekend of parties that included a Prohibition theme and a gala dinner dance.