When Tabor was forty-seven years old, he struck it rich. He wanted to have a good time, give parties, gain public office, and live in the grand manner. Augusta, his austere New England wife, disapproved; but when gay, smiling Baby Doe applauded a triangle was expertly drawn.
THE WINDSOR HOTEL IN DENVER
The most elegant hostelry of the Rocky Mountain region opened its doors in June, 1880, furnished and run by Tabor and Bush. Very soon its red plush lobby was the gathering place of all the elite and it was not long afterward that Tabor decided to install Baby Doe in one of its suites. She moved from Leadville and took up life close to her lover. Except for the porte-cocheres, the Windsor looked the same until 1958.
GOLD CHAIRS
Central City’s Teller House is now the proud owner of these chairs and jewel box that once belonged in Baby Doe’s suite at the Windsor. Her diamond necklace contained stones that were said to be Isabella’s and was imported from Spain, costing $75,000.
THE TABOR GRAND THEATRE ON OPENING DAY
In September, 1881, Denver had grown to a city of over thirty-five thousand population and it welcomed this handsome and lavish addition to its business buildings with a deep gratitude and much publicity.