Post World War II Era and The Korean War Real Estate
The United States Army established Camp Carson in 1942 to train and house military troops at this new base in preparation for the World War II. The Carson base was eventually increased in size, which enlarged the city boundaries of Colorado Springs since the base was situated near its border. This expansion provided the city with enormous industrial growth. While post World War II displayed a decline in the Camp’s base to only 600 soldiers, the commencement of the Korean War reactivated it, as well as military enlistment in other parts of Colorado Springs. Furthermore, The United States Air Defense Command relocated to Colorado Springs and opened Ent Air Force Base (which was closed in the mid 1970s and later converted into the United States Olympic Training Center).
In 1954, Colorado Springs became home to the Air Force's military academy. This and other military expansion led to significant enlargements of city limits and produced a boom in new industries and increased revenues. In fact, military expansion is continuing the growth of Colorado Springs today.
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