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News - Winter 2002 |
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Message
from Mike West
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of Historic Denver 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. Read more...
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The
Year in Review
In 2001, with the support of SCFD and Historic Denver’s many
friends, our organization became a national leader, placing Denver
at the forefront of the preservation movement. We expanded our efforts
to preserve neighborhoods, city buildings, schools, and, for the
first time, places of worship. We increased and improved our educational
programming at the Molly Brown House Museum. We produced a new series
of videos on Denver’s history. Last, but not least, we brought
new players together to develop a unified vision for saving Denver’s
historic structures. Read more...
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The
2001 Ann Love Award
The Ann Love award was established in 1997 by the former first lady
of Colorado to recognize new achievement in historic preservation
and to encourage continued support from our community. This year’s
winner is John J. Huggins. Read more...
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Evans
School Designated
In a great display
of solidarity, City Councilman Ed Thomas announced on December 3,
2001 that all nine Council Members present were prepared to join
hands and “sing Kumbaya” over their unanimous support
for the long awaited local landmarking of Evans School. Read
more...
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Modernism
Bites the Bullet
The
time is now for the design and preservation communities to work
together to identify recent works we must not lose and to engage
their owners in a proactive discussion about the future of these
important buildings. This advocacy should keep us well focused on
our mission to preserve Denver’s distinctive architecture. The 20th
century is now part of our history and worthy of our attention and
action.
Read more...
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Energy
Efficiency as a Wartime Effort
For many of us, trying to increase energy efficiency seems like
a natural action, but somewhat confusing. Many small changes can
be made that won’t affect the architectural integrity of a home.
Turning the thermostat down 1 degree can save approximately 3% off
your heating bill. Turning off lights as you leave rooms, microwaving
foods and washing laundry only when you have a full load can also
make a difference. Read more...
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Preservation
Awards
The Colorado Business Bank, Carolyn and Don Etter,
Coughlin & Company, Inc., and McClain Finlon Advertising were
presented with Historic Denver's Annual Community Preservation Awards.
Read more...
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Historic
Denver Names New Trustees
Brad Buchanan, David C. Jansen, Christena Estes Faraci, Thomas A.
Sprung and Greg Geisler were recently named to the Historic Denver
Board of Trustees. Read more...
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Historic
Happenings
The Colorado History Museum’s Stephen H. Hart Research Library,
one of the premier institutions for the study of Western American
history, will close temporarily for a major renovation. The National
Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the creation
of the Bill and Carol Gossard Preservation Services Fund for Colorado.
Read more...
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The
Historic Denver 2001 Annual Report
Statement of Activities Year Ended December 31, 2000 with summarized
financial information for the year ended December 31, 1999. Read
more...
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