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Name

Quaintance, Charles F.

Othernames

Charlie (nickname)
Rawsey (nickname)

Places of residence

Golden, Colorado

Father

Brough P. Quaintance

Nationality

American

Notes

Known as "Prince of Boosters" for tireless work helping promote Golden

Documented member of the KKK

A caption for a photograph of the Castle Rock funicular published in the Colorado Transcript on June 11, 1959 reads, "The Castle Rock Incline was operated by the late Charlie Quaintance, one of Golden's most energetic and enterprising native sons. A friend said recently of Mr. Quaintance that he could sell a cobble stone for 10 cents if he could find some one to approach. Mr. Quaintance had the nickname of "Rousey." He sold roses to visitors on excursion trains and because of his English background pronounced the word "roses" as "rouses" so got his nickname.

Occupation

Quaintance Realty and Investment Company
Castle Rock Resort
Golden Building and Loan
Quaintance Photo Gallery

Relationships

Brother of Arthur D. Quaintance and Cregar Quaintance

Role

Business

Spouse

None

Children

None

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