Ichabod Bartlett

Charles Guernsey

John C Osgood

John D. Rockefeller.

First Mine Owner

In 1881, Bartlett engaged in mining operations in the Hartville District, mining first copper then iron. He was the first to locate and operate the famous deposits in the Sunrise District. He also first gave to the world the story of the remains once known as the "Spanish Diggings."

Rancher, Businessman, Miner

Charles A. Guernsey, early pioneer, cattleman and business man who developed the mines in the Hartville and Sunrise Districts. In 1889, Guernsey purchased the famous Sunrise mine from the original locators for its value as a producer of high grade steel ore. The Guernsey home cabin has been removed and relocated near the entrance of Sunrise.

C F & I Founder

Osgood a self made man who in 1892, founded the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. In 1899 iron ore production was shifted to Sunrise mine. Strikes in 1894 and 1901 were costly to CF&I where Osgood insisted management knew what was best for the miners. Strikes at other Colorado mines left CF&I financially weakened causing John D. Rockefeller to eventually win a stock war in 1903, and Osgood lost control of CF&I.

Sr. and Jr.

Rockefeller Senior's financial adviser, brought John D. Rockefeller in to help finance the loan to bail out CF& I. Analysis of the company's operations by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. showed a need for substantially more funds which were provided in exchange for acquisition of CF&I. The 1913-14 strike along with the Ludlow Massacre mobilized public opinion against Rockefeller Jr. to restor the reputation of the family name, he financed changes in Sunrise like the construction of the YMCA, and Hospital.