Author Archives: MChichester

In memory of Kathy Jordan, a very dear friend

By MChichester | Published: May 7, 2012

By: Patrick Eidman I have an irrational fear of bedbugs. Hate them. I’ve never encountered or been bit by a single bedbug, but I’m fairly convinced they lurk under every hotel pillow, in the carpet, the drapes, the towels, the coverlet with the high sheen. It makes traveling difficult. Somehow Kathy came to learn of [...]

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Save the Date!

By MChichester | Published: March 19, 2012

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Colorado’s Most Endangered Places

By MChichester | Published: February 13, 2012

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Explore Historic Leadville

By MChichester | Published: February 13, 2012

September 14-16, 2012 Mark your calendars so you don’t miss this fun and educational weekend for history buffs and those curious about Leadville and Lake County’s colorful and wild past! Agenda Friday, September 14, 2012 – Welcome session by former Leadville Mayor, Bud Elliot – Tour of CMC campus and slideshow of the Old Stage [...]

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Friday Night Film Premier

By MChichester | Published: February 3, 2012

Centennial Statehouse: Colorado’s Greatest Treasure Join us for the National Premiere of the new film by Havey Productions on the history of the Colorado State Capitol. Purchase your tickets as you register for the conference. A link to purchase discounted tickets will be provided with your conference registration confirmation. General Admission is $18; $20 at [...]

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Saving Places Conference 2012

By MChichester | Published: January 12, 2012

The annual Saving Places Conference is the second largest preservation conference in the Nation. Each year the Saving Places conference features workshops, educational sessions and special forums that address current and future trends in historic preservation as well as provide continuing education and networking opportunities. The theme for the 2012 Saving Places Conference, The Power of Heritage and Place celebrates the newly established statewide [...]

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Save Cathedral High School and the Oscar Malo, Jr. Memorial Hall

By MChichester | Published: December 2, 2011

On October 31st Capitol Hill United Neighbors (CHUN), Historic Denver, Inc., and Colorado Preservation, Inc. submitted two separate designation applications for the properties at 1840 Grant Street and 1835 Logan Street. This was done in response to an application for a Certificate of Non-Historic Status (CNHS) submitted by Sagebrush Capital Holdings on October 10th for [...]

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Cathedral High School and Oscar Malo, Jr. Memorial Hall

By MChichester | Published: December 2, 2011

Cathedral High School and Convent History of Building: 1921 – Cathedral High School constructed by Charles J. Dunn. October 24, 1921 – Cathedral High School and Convent, designed by reknown architect Harry J. Manning is dedicated. 1950 – An addition was made to the school in order to accommodate the growing enrollment. 1970s – Convent closed. 1976 – Building reopened [...]

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Call for Nominations!

By MChichester | Published: November 2, 2011

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The Survey Team is Back on the Road!

By MChichester | Published: April 7, 2011

Colorado Preservation is following its Purgatoire River Region survey with a subsequent project to further document and interpret the region’s homesteads.

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