Time Machine Tuesday: Native American Rock Art
If you are exploring the rural areas of western Colorado you may see some examples of rock art created by …
historic preservation
Surveying Historic Properties
What are the hidden stories behind the buildings in your community? How can you determine which ones should be preserved …
Historic Preservation Tax Credits
This month’s Colorado Heritage magazine contains a Q & A about historic preservation tax credits in Colorado. These credits, both …
The Buildings of Auraria
The Auraria Higher Education Center (or Auraria Campus, as it is often known) is quite unique among Colorado’s college campuses. …
Main Street Revitalization Act
In 2014 the Colorado Legislature passed HB14-1311, the “Colorado Job Creation and Main Street Revitalization Act,” which provided tax credits …
Georgetown’s Hotel de Paris
If you’re headed to the mountains this summer and are looking for some interesting history, stop in Georgetown — right …
The Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion
The Colorado governor’s mansion, officially named the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, is the “White House” of Colorado. It is …
State Capitol Dome
The Capitol Dome is again being revealed as the scaffolding has been slowly removed over the past several months. So what …
May is Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month!
The month of May has been designated as Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month to bring awareness to the importance of preserving …
"Force of Nature"
What’s the connection between rockfall mitigation and historic preservation? The Colorado Dept. of Transportation explains in a fascinating 10-minute video, Force …
Uncovering the Past at the Colorado State Capitol
Yesterday’s newspaper ran a story about original wall stenciling that has been uncovered in the House and Senate Chambers of the Colorado State …
Colorado Main Street Program
Recently Governor Hickenlooper announced that Trinidad has been added to the list of communities participating in the Main Street Program. …
The Economic Power of Heritage and Place
Did you know that if you own a historic building, you own an economic asset? Studies have proven that the …
Promoting Colorado: Heritage Tourism
Colorado’s scenery isn’t the only reason visitors choose to vacation here. Colorado also has a rich history and “heritage tourism” is …
Sustainable Building Best Practices
Architects, builders, and homeowners taking on construction projects, whether new-build or renovations, should check out the University of Colorado Real …
Capitol Dome Restoration
If you’ve been downtown recently you’ve probably noticed that the Colorado State Capitol Building’s dome is wrapped with scaffolding under …
Paint Your House
Do you own an old house? Do you want it to faithfully evoke the era in which it was built? …
Denver's Civic Center
Exciting news for Denver: Civic Center has been recommended by the U.S. Department of the Interior to become a National …
Union Station
Denver’s Union Station has been in the news lately as a plan for the old train station’s redevelopment as a …
Is your home famous?
Colorado is famous for its ability to blend the old with the new. Many of Colorado’s neighborhoods have beautiful homes …