Tag: julie penrose
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Major gifts, famous artists behind the Fine Arts Center’s historic permanent collection
For the next year the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College will spotlight the “Gifts That Shape Us,” a special look at the top works of art, the donors and acquisitions that helped make the museum what it is today, leading into the future. The museum’s Lane East Gallery at 30 W. Dale…
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Downtown festival, parade to celebrate Colorado Springs’ 150th anniversary
Chances are you might not be around to celebrate Colorado Springs’ next big anniversary. So you better celebrate the city’s sesquicentennial while the celebrating is good. Saturday will mark the final big event in a year of events acknowledging our impressive 150th birthday. The free COS 150 Festival is downtown along Vermijo Avenue from noon-8…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | How we became known as ‘Little London’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | How we became known as ‘Little London’
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. Culture and elegance arrived as…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Prolific architect designed 200 buildings in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Prolific architect designed 200 buildings in Colorado Springs
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. Gen. William J. Palmer may…