Tag: 150 250 Anniversaries
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Community club has long been center of activity
By Steve Plutt Ninety-eight years ago, at the top of Ute Pass and the center of Teller County, Divide area residents, ranchers and businesses formed the Pikes Peak Community Club (PPCC). The purpose of the club was to provide a place to conduct dances and other entertainment as well as recreational activities for its members.…
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Exploring presidential homes and museums | Such A Fine Sight to See
If you have a yen for history and Americana, listen up! The National Park Service, and the National Archives and Records Administration oversee a slew of fascinating sites where you can be immersed in eras past, focusing on the captivating lives of American Presidents, their wives, and families. A few of these sites are a…
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Exploring presidential homes and museums | Such A Fine Sight to See
If you have a yen for history and Americana, listen up! The National Park Service, and the National Archives and Records Administration oversee a slew of fascinating sites where you can be immersed in eras past, focusing on the captivating lives of American Presidents, their wives, and families. A few of these sites are a…
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Four-story Castle Rock mural commemorates Colorado, U.S. anniversaries
As Colorado celebrates the 150th anniversary of its statehood, and the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, the Douglas County Housing Partnership has announced the creation of a mural that commemorates both historic milestones. Painted by Colorado Springs-based muralist Michael Beenenga, the large-scale artwork covers four stories of the building at 403 Perry St., in Castle…