Halfway House

12 E. Boulder St

From its founding in 1871, local promoters touted Colorado Springs as a prime health resort for tuberculosis patients. The region's greatest asset – its stunning scenery, abundant sunshine, and mild climate – became a thriving industry. In the nineteenth century, tuberculosis (then known as consumption) was the leading cause of death in both Europe and the United States. The nonprofit Halfway House was established in 1926 by a group of Colorado Springs citizens to offer occupational therapy for tuberculosis invalids of limited means during their recovery. Most tuberculosis care facilities closed after World War II, when antibiotics proved effective in treating TB.