D. D. Wadsworth was another important participant in the business partnerships connected to Carlsbad’s founding.
Alongside Gerhard Schutte and Samuel Church Smith, Wadsworth became involved in the efforts to develop and promote the new community.
The founders understood that Carlsbad needed an economic foundation.
The mineral water attracted attention.
The railroad connected the community to larger markets.
Agriculture offered opportunities for settlers and investors.
Hotels could accommodate visitors.
Land development could attract new residents.
Businesses could serve the growing population.
Wadsworth’s participation in the early development companies and investment partnerships helped turn these possibilities into action.
Although some of Carlsbad’s early founders are better remembered today than others, each played a role in building the business structure necessary for the community to grow