Florence= dump

[Nadine]

Originally Posted by vfrpilot

Wonder what happen to the original poster? They didn't rally elaborate on their original statement. It went from Florence is a 'dump' to 'sounds pretty nice to me'.

I still think it was a kid. No different from most kids that can't wait to leave. Or someone just trying to stir things up.

But to clarify. Many love Florence and the area. But it is depressed and run down. But when they decide to do something, they don't talk it to death to the point it never gets done like Canon. They do it. So it is looking better. They have a beautiful new high school and are working on getting better rating for their schools. Right now they are less than average. Many are coming to Canon for school. Shame. But I can understand.

[Brdiecat]

Nadine- are you still monitering this thread? Do you live in Florence or near it?
I came on to find out if anyone from the Florence area was on here. I can give you some history on the beginnings of Florence.

In the late 1800s, my Great Grandfather & Great Grandmother moved from eastern Long Island, NY to Colorado. My GGrandfather was an official with the railroad & they ended up living in tents while the train trestle was built over the gorge & through the area. My grandmother & her little sister were their children & I believe both of my GGparents are in the local cemetary, as they both died by the time my Gmother was 16 & she & her sister were sent east to live.

My grandmother told me all kinds of stories about living in Florence & the area, the trestle, etc. & supposedly there's a rock with a plaque on it honoring my GGFather somewhere in Florence.

If anyone lives near Florence, I'd love to hear from you & have pictures of my GGParents' headstone, the plaque, the trestle, or anything else.

Thanks.

[lalahartma]

I boarded my horse there for a bit, I thought it was kinda cool. And you're close to the mountains!
Not the most progressive part of the part.

[dynimagelv]

Originally Posted by I_LUVNM

Florence isnt a desert town right? I have seen pictures of Florence and I see pines and some hills around it. The city looks old like Silverton, is that correct or am I seeing pictures of another town?

You were confused I LVUNM.....the OP claims it is a Dessert town not a desert town......Florence must be the frosting on the cake.