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Last year marked Historic Denver’s 30^th anniversary and we reflected on many of our past accomplishments. This year has spurred us to consider how these successes are laying the groundwork for an exciting future for the organization.

The acclaimed designation of the Downtown Denver Historic District, protecting 43 of our finest historic buildings in the core of the City, is the culmination of years of effort and partnerships. It is a crowning achievement of this organization, made possible by our many members, supporters, volunteers and friends. This is a success we all share, ensuring that Denver’s historic character endures. The innovative district and property tax incentives have won numerous awards and interest from other downtowns throughout the United States is growing. On top of this effort, Historic Denver’s staff undertook the task of applying for and successfully achieving the Tier II funding level of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). This funding opened new doors and is making a dramatic impact on the organization.

The SCFD funding has allowed the Molly Brown House Museum to have a full-time educator who will be developing new preservation and history based education programs for K-12 children. The Molly Brown House Museum web site will be retooled and include new education materials for use at home or in the classroom. Our youth are our future, and it is time that we improve our service to this important group.

The SCFD funds are also allowing us to look closely at the organization as we undergo the process of developing a new strategic business plan for Historic Denver. The strategic plan will allow us to direct our attention where it is most needed and identify new sources of revenues to maintain the organization’s stability during the challenging economic times ahead.

Historic Denver will be launching its new web site, starting in May of 2002. The new site will enable us to stay in better contact with our members and provide a vehicle to disseminate information quickly on preservation activities in the metro area. Tier II has opened a new world of partnerships with other cultural institutions as well. Look for events in partnership with other Tier II and Tier III organizations in 2002.

In addition to the SCFD funding, Historic Denver has been successful in receiving matching funds for our new initiatives and projects for the Colorado Historical Society through the State Historical Fund. These funds have allowed us to develop the FaithAction program, add four new books to the Historic Denver Guide series and provide assistance for neighborhood landmarking efforts. The Fund is also providing assistance for a study of the interior of the beautiful El Jebel/Rocky Mountain Consistory on Sherman Street. With their partnership and support Colorado has become a nationwide leader in historic preservation investment.

It seems fitting that during a year focused on the organization’s future we would choose to celebrate at one of the most futuristic of all landmarks, the sculptured House in Genesee. The event allowed us to visit with old and new friends in a spectacularly restored modernist home, and in the process reminded all of us of the importance of preserving landmarks of the recent past. The loss of Currigan Hall and other modern structures increases the urgency for us to educate the public on the value of these buildings and to work with our partners to make sure they are preserved for the next generation to enjoy.

Preservation advocacy in Denver has much to celebrate. We look forward to an exciting year and we encourage your comments and participation as we plan for the future of the organization. I look forward to serving as Historic Denver’s Chairman in 2002 and to working with you on these initiatives.