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Historic
Denver Enters the 21st Century
Most members do not know about the rigors of the day-to-day operations
of an organization like ours, so it may come as a complete surprise
that until September most of the staff was working on "historic"
computer equipment. The use of this older equipment has caused numerous
problems in how we serve our membership and constituents. Our old
computers did not allow us to upgrade software, and many of our
programs were DOS, not Windows-based. Read
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FaithAction
Update
FaithAction recently received grants from the State Historical Fund,
the Rose Community Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation
through their Neighborhood Transformation and Family Development
Initiative. With these funds, we are building our capacity to give
technical assistance to sacred places. Read
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Central
City Opera Celebrates 70 Years
The Central City Opera House is truly a "theatre of dreams."
Constructed in 1878, it embodied the aspirations of the Welsh and
Cornish miners who built it. In 1932, art lovers launched a summer
festival that continues today with vibrant opera productions in
a mountain setting. Read more...
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Standing
Ovation - The Chief Hosa Lodge and Campground
The Chief Hosa
Lodge and Campground stands on the original Denver San Francisco
stagecoach line, located in the heart of Genesee Mountain Park,
20 minutes from downtown Denver. Years ago, Genesee, an Arapaho
term that means "shining valley," served as the focal
point for peaceful travelers to gather. Neighboring tribes designated
the area a "no hostility zone" for pow wows and "political"
meetings. Thousands of Native Americans met upon the grounds that
would become Chief Hosa during the summer months. Today, Chief Hosa
is the site of a lodge and campground that are once again the location
of gatherings and celebrations. Read
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Asbury
Church
As Denver's population began to swell during the latter quarter
of the 19th century, churches were quickly erected. In addition
to serving parishioners' spiritual needs, the churches were places
where people went to congregate and fortify their sense of belonging
to a community. An important installment to the proliferation of
churches in the Highlands section of Denver was the Asbury Methodist
Episcopal Church. Asbury, one of many Denver places of worship designed
by the notable architect Franklin Kidder, was built in 1890. Read
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Welton
Street
On Feb. 7, 2002, Denver City Council approved the Welton St.
Cultural/ Historic District for landmark status. It was the culmination
of 18 months of work on the application and a tribute to years of
Denver history. One of the most unique aspects of the Welton St.
designation is that it is the first time a neighborhood was made
a historic district based on history and geography rather than the
depth of its architectural significance. Read
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Historic
Happenings
Preserving Union Station, New Leadership for Colorado
Preservation, Inc., Historic Denver partners to help Historic Greeley,
Take a Walk on the Historic Side and other happenings around town.
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Five
Points
Laura Mauck's new book in the Images of America Series: Five
Points Neighborhood of Denver has been nominated for Colorado
Book of the Year in the nonfiction category by the Colorado Center
for the Book. Read more...
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The
Bridgets: Servants Lives in Colorado
Much of the allure
of the Victorian era is attributed to the lavish lifestyles of the
wealthy. In order to maintain the large houses and extravagant lifestyles,
wealthy Victorians were reliant on a number of servants. A
typical day for a general servant began at 6 a.m. and did not end
until 9 p.m. Read more...
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The
Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation
The
Colorado Historical Foundation has released a study that outlines
the many economic benefits generated by historic preservation activities
in Colorado over the past 20 years. Read
more...
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