Tag: Denver History
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Denver’s Municipal Band harmonizing history with the holidays
Not much raises holiday spirits more than a jolly brass band covering a collection of seasonal favorites and traditional Christmas music. Among the many bands spreading good cheer this month is the Denver Municipal Band, a longtime Mile High City musical staple. Founded in 1861 by Alex Sutherland, a bugler who survived the Charge of…
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La Alma Lincoln Park designated as Denver’s second historic cultural district
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood was designated Monday as Denver’s second historic cultural district and first historic cultural district to recognize Latino, Mexican-American and Chicano residents. The historical designation was unanimously approved by the Denver City Council Monday night following more than four years…
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3 Denver mayors to discuss city’s history at History Colorado Center
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Three Denver mayors will meet next month to discuss the past four decades of the city and how their work shaped Colorado’s growing capital city. The event, “A City Imagined,” will feature current Mayor Michael…
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History Colorado Center launches ‘Building Denver’ exhibit, podcast
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Downtown Denver’s History Colorado Center is launching a new engagement initiative, “Building Denver,” designed to help the city bounce back better following the COVID-19 pandemic. The oldest museum in Colorado, History Colorado Center’s initiative aims…