Author: By Bill Vogrin, The Gazette
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Side Streets: Manitou Springs history told through artifacts carried in the pockets of pioneers
Atop a large granite boulder in Manitou Springs’ Memorial Park stands a statue of a World War I doughboy. To most park visitors, it’s just a typical, weathered war memorial. But once a “History Pockets” project is completed, this summer, visitors to the Manitou Springs Heritage Center will understand why the statue and the park…
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Side Streets: Technology innovation campus will fit nicely in Colorado Springs’ historic Santa Fe Railway station
It’s back to the future as a technology, engineering and innovation hub is being created in the old Santa Fe Railway station southeast of downtown Colorado Springs. The Catalyst Campus of Technology & Innovation is described by its creator, the O’Neil Group Co., as a place where educators, students, technology companies, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and…
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Side Streets: Being Colorado native no longer a draw as Springs club fades
Back in the 1970s and ’80s, a bumper sticker became popular on cars across Colorado. It resembled the state license plate with its silhouette of the mountains. But instead of numbers, it bore the word “NATIVE” in big block letters. The bumper stickers declared the driver not just a resident, but someone lucky enough to…
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Side Streets: Stimulating discussions of philosophy, politics, poetry abound in Colorado Springs
Craving an adult conversation about politics or poetry or life in general? Looking for a place to express your deepest thoughts, be challenged on your beliefs or stretched intellectually by an opposing point of view in a nonthreatening, civil environment? A variety of opportunities to think deep thoughts, politely talk and calmly debate issues exist…