Tag: sesquicentennial
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Palmer High School to celebrate 150-year legacy
Colorado Springs’ first and oldest high school is set to celebrate a significant milestone this weekend. Coinciding with the sesquicentennial of Colorado and the semiquincentennial of the United States is Palmer High School’s own 150th anniversary, and the school’s alumni association is pulling out all the stops Saturday. “There are a lot of people in…
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Today’s popular black and white Colorado license plates part of a long history
They’re everywhere and they’re called “blackout” license plates. Since 2023 the glossy black plates with bright white numbers and letters on passenger vehicles have become the most popular choice for Colorado’s specialty license plates. Frequently described as the ideal plates to easily see and read at night in any light, especially LED, shining on them.…
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Today’s popular black and white Colorado license plates part of a long history
They’re everywhere and they’re called “blackout” license plates. Since 2023 the glossy black plates with bright white numbers and letters on passenger vehicles have become the most popular choice for Colorado’s specialty license plates. Frequently described as the ideal plates to easily see and read at night in any light, especially LED, shining on them.…
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Today’s popular black and white Colorado license plates part of a long history
They’re everywhere and they’re called “blackout” license plates. Since 2023 the glossy black plates with bright white numbers and letters on passenger vehicles have become the most popular choice for Colorado’s specialty license plates. Frequently described as the ideal plates to easily see and read at night in any light, especially LED, shining on them.…
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No rain on this parade: Colorado Springs celebrates 150th birthday with floats, flyovers, festival
Despite fears that overcast skies would rain on everyone’s parade, the sesquicentennial ‘Parade Through Time’ proceeded unfettered through downtown Colorado Springs, kicking off a daylong birthday party for the city’s 150th. But even if rain had squalled the celebration, the message of the day would have remained the same. “We’re doing two things: number one,…
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NEWS | COS 150 ‘Parade Through Time’
Scenes from the Colorado Springs 150th celebration and the ‘Parade Through Time’.
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | ‘Old Pics of Colorado Springs’ Facebook group growing in popularity as people love to reminisce
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This month, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on July 31, 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…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | ‘Old Pics of Colorado Springs’ Facebook group growing in popularity as people love to reminisce
Editor’s note: This month, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on July 31, 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. “Does anyone remember …”…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Colorado Springs became a city of parks in the very beginning
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 | Colorado Springs became a city of parks in the very beginning
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. When Colorado Springs is called…