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colorado history

colorado history

Indians of Colorado

Colorado has a long history of American Indian civilization going back many centuries. The Mesa Verde cliff dwellings were constructed …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

August 11, 2011

Highway History

The development of highways in Colorado changed the state’s landscape forever. The Colorado highways have an interesting history. Our library …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

August 9, 2011

Historical Maps

The Colorado State Archives features a website of historical maps of Colorado and the U.S. Here you can view an …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

June 16, 2011

Colorado Heritage Timeline

One of the largest sectors of tourism in Colorado is called “heritage tourism” – touring the historic sites around the …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

June 14, 2011

The Tall Chief

The next time you’re enjoying a beer at the Wynkoop, how about raising a glass to the co-founder of the …

Colorado State Publications Blog

State Publications Library Staff

May 20, 2011

Honest John

In 1889 when it wasn’t always popular to run for public office, it is said that the Republican machine paid …

Colorado State Publications Blog

State Publications Library Staff

May 17, 2011

Josephine Roche: A Woman Ahead of Her Time.

Long before Helen Reddy sang about feminism in the 1970’s, Josephine Roche was leading the charge. Roche was born in …

Colorado State Publications Blog

State Publications Library Staff

May 10, 2011

Did you know…

Did you know the Tabor Center is named for Horace Tabor? He was a prospector that came west to seek …

Colorado State Publications Blog

State Publications Library Staff

May 4, 2011

History of Colorado Medicine

Colorado has a long history of medical care and innovations, with many of the state’s early settlers choosing Colorado for …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

April 14, 2011

Colorado Progressivism

One of the popular topics these days in the world of historians is the age of American Progressivism, generally regarded …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

December 23, 2010

Colorado Archaeology

If you think archaeology is just for places like ancient Egypt, think again – Colorado is full of archaeological treasures …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

December 2, 2010

Historic Colorado Postcards

Did you know that the Colorado State Archives has a collection of historic postcards? Postcards are a fun way to …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

November 4, 2010

Previous Political Roles of Colorado Governors

Since Colorado’s current Governor, Bill Ritter, has decided he will not run for re-election in 2010, there has been much …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

January 7, 2010

New Books on Colorado

If you’re interested in Colorado history and looking for a good book to read, check out the Colorado Historical Society’s …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

July 15, 2009

Colorado’s Native Americans

Colorado has a rich history of Native Americans, including plains tribes like the Arapaho and Cheyenne in eastern Colorado, the …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

September 11, 2008

History of the General Assembly

Just one week remains until the close of another Legislative session. Colorado’s General Assembly has an interesting history and our …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

April 30, 2008

Colorado's Japanese-Americans

This week, author Bill Hosokawa died at age 92. Hosokawa was a former Denver Post editor, but also wrote extensively …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

November 13, 2007

Colorado Day

Today is the 131st anniversary of our state. President Ulysses S. Grant signed the proclamation admitting Colorado into the United …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Samantha Hager

August 1, 2007

University Press of Colorado

The most-often requested title in our entire collection, by far, is the 2005 edition of Colorado: A History of the …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

April 30, 2007

The Colorado Governor's Mansion

Colorado’s executive mansion at 8th and Logan streets on Capitol Hill is a beautiful home with a long history. It …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

January 17, 2007

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