endangered landmarks

For nearly a century, the World’s Wonder View Tower in the town of Genoa has greeted travelers crossing through the Eastern Plains of Colorado. And for much of that time, the landmark was a thriving hub, one of those pieces of roadside Americana that people sought out — or simply happened upon — as they drove through big open spaces. The tower, built in 1926, accompanied a gas station and cafe where passersby could refuel and take in the views. And what a view it was. In the 1930s, the Wonder View was reportedly the…