The Historic Preservation Alliance

2023 Honor Awards Gala
2023-10-05 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
2023 Honor Awards Gala
Registrations are closed
Event at capacity!

8th Summer Tour: World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame
2023-08-31 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit)
(THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 5:30pm TOUR)
Cost: There will be a $10 fee to all attendees and an additional $10 for non-members. Cash or Check made out to the World Figure Skating Museum.
Water is allowed in the lobby only. No food or any drinks are allowed in the Museum.
1st Tour: Check in at 3:30– Check in tables will be in the lobby of the Museum.
Tour starts at 4:00 – The tour will last approximately 1 ½ hours.
2nd Tour: Check in at 5:30– Check in tables will be in the lobby of the Museum.
Tour starts at 6:00– The tour will last approximately 1 ½ hours.
Karen Cover is the Museum Archivist and will be our guide taking us through the World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame which is the only international institution dedicated to reserving the sport’s history.
The tour will include seeing an unsurpassed collection of skating artifacts, Historic championship medals, Memorabilia from Sonja Henie, the most-decorated figure skater in history and cultural icon of her time, an extensive collection of skating artwork, notable costumes and a memorial to the 1961 U.S. World Figure Skating team, which perished in a plane crash en route to the 1961 World Championships.
Address: 20 1st Street Colorado Springs. When going west on Lake Ave turn right at 2nd street and follow the signs to the Museum.
Parking: Parking is available in front and on the sides of the museum. The parking on the south side is by going down 1st street and you will see about 20 parking spaces next to the white building on your right. The parking in front has about 24 spaces. The parking on the north side is a little tricky. Go past the museum and go down to the stop sign and you will see Hazel st is a sharp left turn. As you go down Hazel you will see the White Museum. Pull into the parking lot on your left.
Disabled access: yes
Bathrooms: yes
HPA Coordinators: Ron and Sue Harman
Tour Guide: Karen Cover (Museum Archivist)

8th Summer Tour: World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame
2023-08-31 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit)
THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 3:30pm TOUR
Cost: It also will be a $10 fee to all attendees and an additional $10 for non-members. Cash or Check made out to the World Figure Skating Museum.
We are doing TWO tours for this event. 40 guest (maximum) will be allowed per tour.
Water is allowed in the lobby only. No food or any drinks are allowed in the Museum.
1st Tour: Check in at 3:30– Check in tables will be in the lobby of the Museum.
Tour starts at 4:00 – The tour will last approximately 1 ½ hours.
2nd Tour: Check in at 5:30– Check in tables will be in the lobby of the Museum.
Tour starts at 6:00– The tour will last approximately 1 ½ hours.
Karen Cover is the Museum Archivist and will be our guide taking us through the World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame which is the only international institution dedicated to reserving the sport’s history.
The tour will include seeing an unsurpassed collection of skating artifacts, Historic championship medals, Memorabilia from Sonja Henie, the most-decorated figure skater in history and cultural icon of her time, an extensive collection of skating artwork, notable costumes and a memorial to the 1961 U.S. World Figure Skating team, which perished in a plane crash en route to the 1961 World Championships.
Address: 20 1st Street Colorado Springs. When going west on Lake Ave turn right at 2nd street and follow the signs to the Museum.
Parking: Parking is available in front and on the sides of the museum. The parking on the south side is by going down 1st street and you will see about 20 parking spaces next to the white building on your right. The parking in front has about 24 spaces. The parking on the north side is a little tricky. Go past the museum and go down to the stop sign and you will see Hazel st is a sharp left turn. As you go down Hazel you will see the White Museum. Pull into the parking lot on your left.
Disabled access: yes
Bathrooms: yes
HPA Coordinators: Ron and Sue Harman
Tour Guide: Karen Cover (Museum Archivist)

7th Summer Tour: Fairview Cemetary
2023-08-24 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Detroit)
Check in at 5:30 pm. Tours start when the first twenty are checked in.
The tour is approximately two hours.
Our HPA members only pay any additional charges that the tour host might be charging. The non HPA members may attend for a voluntary donation of $10 for each event to the HPA and they will also have to pay an additional cost from the tour host if there is one. This tour host does charge for all attendees $10. So Members will be paying $10 and non-members will be paying a total of $20.
Established in 1894, Fairview Cemetery is owned by the city of Colorado Springs. Although it was designated as a cemetery for area pioneers, there were earlier burials on the land. Cemetery land was donated in exchange for water rights by Anthony Bott who founded Old Colorado City as a supply town for gold prospectors. Bott himself is buried in the cemetery as are such notables as “Madam” Laura Bell McDaniel, Civil War veterans, gold prospectors, saloon keepers and 15,000 other souls.
The Colorado City Historical Society is hosting this tour. The Society exists to encourage research, to preserve and keep alive the unique history, culture and spirit of West Side Colorado Springs.
The Society operates the Old Colorado City History Center located at One South 24th St. You will be learning the history of Old Colorado City from the citizens of yesteryear as they rise from their graves to tell you their story.
Address/Directions: 1000 South 26th St. Heading west on Colorado Ave. turn south onto 26th St. The main entrance is on 26th St. and Ehrich St. Parking is available along the road next to the entrance. Please park facing or backing into the fence line outside the cemetery.
Disabled Access: Roads within the cemetery are slightly rough but can accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. The ground around the gravesites is generally flat.
Bathrooms: Port-a-potty will be available
HPA Coordinator: Ron and Sue Harman
Tour Guides: Leo Knudson and Sandi Suddarth

6th Summer Tour: First United Methodist Church
2023-08-17 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | First Methodist Church, 420 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
This tour is now at full capacity. We encourage you to check out the remaining Summer Tours!
Check in at 5:30 – Check in will be in the lobby at the North entrance of the Church.
Tours start at 6:00 and will last approximately 2 hours.
The tour is free for all HPA Members. The non HPA members may attend for a voluntary donation of $10 If you are not a member, we encourage you to click here to renew or join the HPA.
A waiver must be signed proceeding the tour. You can download a copy here, sign and bring it with you or HPA will have copies at the check-in desk upon arrival.
Ciera Holst will be providing the Church history starting in 1871 thru the present.

5th Summer Tour: Art on the Streets
2023-08-10 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit)
Art on the Streets Walking Tour
The annual Art on the Streets program transforms Downtown streets into an outdoor art gallery. Explore public art and get firsthand insight into the artists’ process on this walking tour.
Check-in begins at 5:30 PM at the Nick Venetucci statue on the north side of the Pioneers Museum,
215 S. Tejon Street. When the first group of 20-25 is checked-in, their tour will begin.
$5 per person for this private guided tour. Please use the link below to register and pay for the event directly through Downtown Partnership.
Link for Registration and Payment
PARKING & GETTING AROUND DOWNTOWN
There are a variety of parking options Downtown. Visit Downtown Parking for a parking map and information on the ParkMobile app, which allows you to pay meters and extend your time remotely.
Plan on at least one and a half hours to park, complete the tour, and return to your car.
Tours may not start and end at the same location. Try a scooter or PikeRide electric bicycle to get around Downtown or back to your car. The Zeb free Downtown shuttle also service stops throughout Downtown. See the map HERE.
THINGS TO DO BEFORE AND AFTER THE TOUR!
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Disabled Access: Yes
Bathrooms: None provided
HPA Coordinator: Ann Brock Tour Guides: Michelle Winchell & Downtown Ventures Staff

4th Summer Tour: Tour of May Natural History Museum
2023-08-03 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit)
You’ve all seen the world’s largest beetle, Herkimer, from the roadway of SH-115. Just last year, the refurbished statue won an HPA award for excellence in preserving shared heritage. He will welcome you in as you proceed up the the road to the museum, which has been in place since the late 1950’s when it was built by John May. The museum building holds the world’s largest insect collection, as James May went all over the world finding specimens. (Note: The owners also own a nice Golden Eagle campground on the hillside above the museum.) This museum is an icon to those who have lived in and visited the Springs over the years, and grew up wondering what was up the hill (from the giant beetle) in that museum.
Please bring $10 cash exact change (or credit card) per person to the museum (group rate) to register at 5:30-6 PM. At 6:00 PM we will split into 3 groups, and rotate every half hour:

One group will go into the theater, which will show a film featured on Fox business news about the family running the museum. (Two other films are also available if those might be preferred.)
Second group will tour the museum showroom, there is a gift shop also.
Third group will go outside in front of the museum and enjoy some time at the picnic tables, have snacks and water or walk outdoors looking for insects and other fauna in the waterway, grasses, etc. (Wear good walking shoes.)

Directions: The museum and grounds are located on the west side of SH-115, past the south side of town. Take I-25 to Nevada, get off on Hwy. 115 (much construction is going on on that roadway), drive about 11 miles. You will see a very tall white water tower to your left, and Herkimer on your right. Turn west there onto Rock Creek Canyon Road. Take a photo of the beetle and then proceed up the dirt road.
Parking: This is going to be a concern. Try to carpool as much as possible. Please save the 10-15 or so parking spaces directly adjacent to the museum for those with walking problems. Someone will direct others up the hill from SH-115, where some can park their vehicles along the roadway, near the concrete plant/construction and form informal carpools to bring some vehicles all the way up that road to the museum.
Our host for the evening will be Diana Fruh, who is the museum director.

3rd Summer Tour: Pikes Peak Trolley Museum & Restoration Shop
2023-07-27 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Detroit)
The Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation was founded in 1982 to acquire, restore and operate an authentic Colorado Springs streetcar. This mission has been fulfilled except for operating our cars on the city’s streets. You will see the first trolley we acquired and are now restoring. It was purchased by Winfield Scott Stratton in 1901 and became the “Drunkard’s Special,” since it ran from dry Colorado Springs to Manitou via wet Old Colorado City. We have since acquired many other cars, some of which came from Philadelphia. You will take a ride on one of these cars. You will see four model railroads in operation, including our prize, the Polar Express, also a baggage car under restoration by the Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, colleagues in our efforts to bring our past into the present. We’ll visit a caboose and a separate museum dedicated to the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad which terminated at the 1888 Rock Island roundhouse that anchors our museum. You’ll enjoy our many photographs and other memorabilia that tell the history of streetcar operation in Colorado Springs from 1887 to 1932. You will witness living history on rails for an enjoyable evening.
(Just south of Fillmore and C&C Sand & Gravel Co.), Colorado Springs
Water on the premises is non-potable – DO NOT DRINK! Water for drinking will be provided.
Check-in time: 6:00 P.M. Tours to start at 6:30 P.M.
No charge, but donations welcomed
Disabled access: Yes
Bathrooms:Yes
HPA Coordinator: John Haney
Tour Guides: Members of Trolley Museum Staff

2nd Summer Tour: The McAllister House Museum
2023-07-20 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Detroit)
The McAllister House is a landmark in our city and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built for Major Henry McAllister and his family in 1873. The Major served in the Union Army during the Civil War under General William Palmer. Our tour with 3 docents will discuss the architecture, artifacts and history of the property outside on the lawn. We will also be guided through the 150 year old home in groups of 20. Chairs will be set up for our time outside.
Parking: Directly behind the McAllister House in the lot of the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors (430 N. Tejon), turn into lot off of N. Tejon or E. St. Vrain Street.
Disabled Access: No
Restrooms: Yes
HPA Coordinator: Carol Beans
Tour Guide: Eric Metzger, Executive Director of the McAllister House Museum

This tour is limited to 60 participants so please register to reserve your spot.
Check-in time: 6:00 pm. Tour starts at 6:30 pm.

1st Summer Tour: Home of Carol Gugat
2023-07-13 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Detroit)
THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 5:30pm TOUR
Registration notes: This isn’t a large home so there will be two registrations holding 40 people each MAXIMUM. Note the earlier times. You will need to select which group you prefer when signing up.
You are signing up for 2nd registration on this form.
4 PM: 1st registration
4:30 PM: Tours begin, will switch groups at 5 PM
These tours end at 5:30 PM promptly.
5:30 PM: 2nd registration
6:00 PM: Tours begin, will switch groups at 6:30 PM
Second tours end at 7 PM.
The home is located just two houses south of the First Lutheran Church where HPA usually meets. It is between Columbia and Buena Ventura Streets, on the east side of Cascade. Please NOTE that the sidewalks in front of the gated yard are chopped up, so take care when walking up to the house! Parking is available on Cascade. No food is allowed in the house, but bottled water will be available.

This home was built ca 1897 by George Babbit. The home is not a “gingerbread” Queen Ann Victorian, but falls more into the style of Charles Eastlake, an architect who was known for a plainer style with moderate decoration—gabled roof and decorative shingles. There is a sleeping porch off the master bedroom, and many interesting and unique decorative touches throughout the home, even a bathroom totally wallpapered in old maps and Carol’s room full of old dolls of every kind. This house was converted during WWII into six apartments. In 1993 the former owners restored the home into a single family residence. During that conversion, a coved ceiling was discovered in the kitchen, and pocket doors were restored. The front porch was also added at that time. Current homeowners have lived here since 2006.

Note that there are two bathrooms on the main floor that are handicap accessible. However, the house itself has steep narrow stairs and would only be accessible to those with canes who could maneuver staircases and stand.

1st Summer Tour: Home of Carol Gugat
2023-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit)
THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 4pm TOUR
Registration notes: This isn’t a large home so there will be two registrations holding 40 people each MAXIMUM. Note the earlier times. You will need to select which group you prefer when signing up.
You are signing up for 1st group registration on this form.
4 PM: 1st registration
4:30 PM: Tours begin, will switch groups at 5 PM
These tours end at 5:30 PM promptly.
5:30 PM: 2nd registration
6:00 PM: Tours begin, will switch groups at 6:30 PM
Second tours end at 7 PM.
The home is located just two houses south of the First Lutheran Church where HPA usually meets. It is between Columbia and Buena Ventura Streets, on the east side of Cascade. Please NOTE that the sidewalks in front of the gated yard are chopped up, so take care when walking up to the house! Parking is available on Cascade. No food is allowed in the house, but bottled water will be available.

This home was built ca 1897 by George Babbit. The home is not a “gingerbread” Queen Ann Victorian, but falls more into the style of Charles Eastlake, an architect who was known for a plainer style with moderate decoration—gabled roof and decorative shingles. There is a sleeping porch off the master bedroom, and many interesting and unique decorative touches throughout the home, even a bathroom totally wallpapered in old maps and Carol’s room full of old dolls of every kind. This house was converted during WWII into six apartments. In 1993 the former owners restored the home into a single family residence. During that conversion, a coved ceiling was discovered in the kitchen, and pocket doors were restored. The front porch was also added at that time. Current homeowners have lived here since 2006.

Note that there are two bathrooms on the main floor that are handicap accessible. However, the house itself has steep narrow stairs and would only be accessible to those with canes who could maneuver staircases and stand.

3rd Lecture of the 2023 Winter Series
2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
A Reminiscence of Kathleen Fox Collins and a history of Western Jubilee Recording Co.
Presenter: Local historian and photographer Don Kallaus

Don Kallaus will present a program illustrating Kathleen’s years in the cowboy music world at Western Jubilee Recording Company and Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo. With photography, music, and a little cowboy poetry mixed in, he will outline the associated events and music artists that defined the Americana Western Music scene during the decades of Kathleen’s Western Jubilee era, and her involvement.

Did we mention Buckin’ broncs? Ride, Kathleen, Ride!
6:00 Registration check in. 6:30 – Presentation begins.
Location: First Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, lower level of the church. Enter through Alley Entrance.

2nd Lecture of the 2023 Winter Series
2023-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
In his presentation, “More Than Simply a Garden; The Significance of Early Horticulture on the McAllister’s North Cascade Grounds,” Mr. Metzger will show how the McAllister’s experimental garden functioned as an example to others about what could be grown on the high plains of Southern Colorado and how they might participate in the local economy. The experimental garden, and the architecture of the house, served as a demonstration of the McAllister family’s permanence and authority, and helped to grow the nascent community into an attractive and economically healthy Colorado town.

6:00 Registration check in. 6:30 – Presentation begins.
Location: First Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, lower level of the church. Enter through Alley Entrance.

Annual Vesak Ceremony
2023-03-06 09:30 - 2023-03-16 20:00 UTC | Location, 768 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10019, United States
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1st Lecture of the 2023 Winter Series
2023-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
Colonel Tom Duhs USMC (Retired) will share the story of the 10th Mountain Division. The unique nature of the only U.S. Army Mountain Division, its recruitment. training, employment and work after WWII is a fascinating story of the “Ski Troops”.

6:00 Registration check in. 6:30 – Presentation begins.
Location: First Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, lower level of the church. Enter through Alley Entrance.

The Winter Retreat 2019
2023-02-07 09:30 - 2023-02-15 20:00 UTC | Location, 768 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10019, United States
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2023 Annual Meeting
2023-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)

The 2022 Honor Awards Gala
2022-10-12 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | The City Auditorium, 221 East Kiowa, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
THE 2022 HONOR AWARDS GALA
WHEN AND WHERE?
The Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs is excited to present the 21st Annual Honor Awards LIVE at the historic City Auditorium – celebrating excellence in historic preservation and more!
DINNER AND PRESENTATION
Join us for an exciting evening with friends, music, dinner, applause and new insights – plus an inside peek at the future of the City Auditorium.

Tour #7: First Lutheran Church/Jewett Mansion-Giddings estate
2022-08-25 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
This tour will begin with a presentation covering the earliest history of the property beginning with the Jewett Family, who conceived of, built and enjoyed living in their spectacular mansion, one of the most stunning properties on North Cascade Avenue. Our beautiful Patty Jewett Golf Course is named after the former owner of the church property. The talk also covers the time when Ralph Giddings, owner of Giddings Department Store, resided here and concludes with the current First Lutheran Church period. The original architect drawings will be available to view as well as the drawings of the renovation project.
Check in begins at 6:00pm tour at 6:30
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Parking: We will meet at the Peel House, 1515 North Cascade Avenue. There are some parking spaces in the alley between Cascade Avenue and Tejon Street. Other parking is available on the street.
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Lead Tour Guide: Pastor Carrie Baylis
HPA Coordinator: John Haney
Restrooms Available: Yes
Disabled Access: There are also handicap parking spaces in the alley. A handicap accessible elevator is inside the glass doors.
RESERVE HERE – IMPORTANT: ONE NAME ONLY PER RESERVATION ENTRY. TO ADD ANOTHER PERSON (e.g. a spouse or friend), CLICK +ADD GUEST AND AN ADDITIONAL RESERVATION BOX WILL APPEAR.
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Tour #6: US Air Force Academy Planetarium
2022-08-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
THIS EVENT IS FULL AND WILL NOT BE TAKING ANYMORE REGISTRATIONS.
The US Air Force Academy Planetarium was built in 1959, making it one of the oldest buildings on the campus. After decades of continuous use, GPS and other computing technology rendered the building obsolete and it was closed in 2004. The facility was reopened in 2019 after a major renovation brought it into the 21st century, outfitted with over a dozen computers and six projectors. Join us in seeing how this planetarium has united the building’s rich history with current day technology and scientific understanding to make even the furthest galaxies accessible to anyone. The live tour will include a short introduction to the history of the planetarium, a tour of the night sky, and an astronomer-guided tour through the solar system and beyond.
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Directions: CAUTION – Do NOT use GPS directions as they will give you incorrect directions.
Please follow these directions: Use exit 156 off Interstate 25, entering the US Air Force Academy through the North Gate. You will need your driver’s license or military ID and proof of vehicle insurance to enter the base. Once on base, continue driving straight on Academy Drive for 4 miles and then turn left to park in the visitor lot for Arnold Hall. To the north of the visitor parking, there is a building with a white dome—that’s the Planetarium! Follow the steps to the front door or use the winding path to the left of the steps for ramp access.
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HPA Coordinator: Ann Brock
Lead Tour Guide: Remy Morgan
Restrooms: yes
Disabled Access: yes
RESERVE HERE – IMPORTANT: ONE NAME ONLY PER RESERVATION ENTRY. TO ADD ANOTHER PERSON (e.g. a spouse or friend), CLICK +ADD GUEST AND AN ADDITIONAL RESERVATION BOX WILL APPEAR.

SOLD OUT: Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs
2022-08-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
Miramont Castle is officially sold out!
Sign in begins at 5:30 and would be beneficial to come at the start of check to help avoid the possible rush.
Access, shuttle and parking: Carpool if possible. There is limited parking at Miramont Castle or of course if you can give yourself some extra time, the shuttle will be RTE 33 leaving from Memorial Park in Manitou. Your stop will be at the east end of Memorial Park by Old Man’s Trail. Refer to the map below and you will simply let the driver know you are going to the Miramont. The shuttle runs every 20 minutes until 8:00pm.
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Fees: There is a $10 cost which benefits the continued restoration and development of the Miramont Castle Museum. They will accept both cash and check, which should be made payable to the Manitou Springs Historical Society.
The standard $10 donation for non-members remains the same and of course all members are welcome to come free of charge as a thank you for your support.
We are excited that you will be joining us where we will experience life as it would have been in the Victorian Era. You will learn more about the long, colorful past of the Miramont by a guided tour of the 14,000 sq. foot castle. You will be amazed by the antique and vintage fire department apparatus and photographs surrounded by hand crafted “Little London” miniatures of the 1800’s.
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Tour Lead Guide: Leah Blake
HPA Coordinator: Sue Harman
Restrooms: yes
Disabled Access: Talk to Ron Harman 719-460-2559

The Union Printers Tour
2022-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
Join the history team at the Union Printers Home for a special tour of the incredible UPH property.

Summer Tour #4: The Union Printers Home: ALL ARE WELCOME! LIMIT LIFTED!
2022-08-04 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
TOUR UPDATE: UNION PRINTERS HAS GRACIOUSLY OPENED UP THE TOUR TO ALL WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN. SO SIGN UP AND JOIN US ON AUGUST 4TH!

Please join the history team at the Union Printers Home for a special tour of the incredible UPH property, which is normally closed to the public, on August 4th, at 6:00pm. A guided tour of the main building (the “Castle on the Hill”) and a presentation of historic photographs and artifacts from the Home’s history will give you a special look at the rich story of this hidden gem of Colorado Springs.

We will gather in front of the main entry to the Castle building, where you will be able to check in and mingle until everyone has arrived. A brief introduction on the front porch will be followed by a tour of the Castle in three separate groups, and will conclude with a presentation in the auditorium.

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Event Coordinators: Darin Zaruba and Ellie Hinkle
Historic Preservation Alliance Coordinator: Tim Boddington
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Directions: Enter through the arched gateway on Union Boulevard, directly across from Memorial Park. You can park anywhere along the semicircular driveway in front of the Castle, or in the “overflow” parking lot by turning off of the driveway in the Northeast corner near to the Castle, and following the roadway until you reach the North Tower building straight ahead. The parking lot will be to your left.
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Handicap Access: Yes
RESERVE HERE – IMPORTANT: ONE NAME ONLY PER RESERVATION ENTRY. TO ADD ANOTHER PERSON (e.g. a spouse or friend), CLICK +ADD GUEST AND AN ADDITIONAL RESERVATION BOX WILL APPEAR.

CANCELLED: Fairview Cemetery
2022-07-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
This tour has been canceled due to weather Thank you for working together to always stay safe.
Check in at 5:30 pm. Tours start when the first twenty (20) are checked in. The tour is approximately two hours. There is a $10.00 cost for this tour. Cash or checks made payable to the Old Colorado City Historical Society are accepted.
Established in 1894, Fairview Cemetery is owned by the city of Colorado Springs. Although it was designated as a cemetery for area pioneers, there were earlier burials on the land. Cemetery land was donated in exchange for water rights by Anthony Bott who founded Old Colorado City as a supply town for gold prospectors. Bott himself is buried in the cemetery as are such notables as “Madam” Laura Bell McDaniel, Civil War veterans, gold prospectors, saloon keepers and 15,000 other souls.
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Event Coordinators:
Leo Knudson, Old Colorado City History Center. HPA Coordinator Ron Harman.
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Directions: 1000 South 26th St. Heading west along Colorado Ave. turn south onto 26th St. The main entrance is on 26th St. and Ehrich St. Parking is available along the road next to the entrance or you may go into the cemetery.
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Disabled Access: Roads within the cemetery are slightly rough but can accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. The ground around the gravesites is generally flat. A Port-a-Potty will be available.
Our tour guides are from the Old Colorado City Historical Society. The Society exists to encourage research, to preserve and keep alive the unique history, culture and spirit of West Side Colorado Springs. The Society operates the Old Colorado City History Center located at One South 24th St.
RESERVE HERE – IMPORTANT: ONE NAME ONLY PER RESERVATION ENTRY. TO ADD ANOTHER PERSON (e.g. a spouse or friend), CLICK +ADD GUEST AND AN ADDITIONAL RESERVATION BOX WILL APPEAR.

Summer Tour #2: Colorado Springs City Auditorium
2022-07-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
This tour gives us an up close and personal exploration of the Auditorium’s historic features which include the signature cartouche bearing the inscription “USUI CIVIUM DECORI URBIS” which translates to “For the Use of the People and the Glory of the City”.
We’ll tour the two 1935 WPA era murals in the entry by Archie Musick and Tabor Utley and the relocated grand 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer from the famed Burns Theater before its destruction. We’ll see the arched proscenium with plaster lattice that hides the 640 pipes of the organ. The various rooms, the stage and other fascinating bits of architecture will be investigated. The tour will conclude with a presentation by the Colorado Springs Community Cultural Collective describing their vision for the repurposing of the auditorium.
Sign in begins at 6:00 pm.
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HPA Coordinator: Tim Boddington There are steps and some dim lighting at times.
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Directions: There is paid parking on Kiowa, Weber, Pikes Peak and Nevada. Hosted by the CSCCC.
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Disabled Access: There are steps and some dim lighting at times. There are Bathrooms.
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Bathrooms: Yes
RESERVE HERE – IMPORTANT: ONE NAME ONLY PER RESERVATION ENTRY. TO ADD ANOTHER PERSON (e.g. a spouse or friend), CLICK +ADD GUEST AND AN ADDITIONAL RESERVATION BOX WILL APPEAR.

HPA and Old North End Walking Tour
2022-05-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)

Pikes Peak Preservation Forum IV
2022-05-06 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)

2nd session: Hidden in Plain Sight – Historic Art & Architectural Marvels of the Pikes Peak Region
2022-03-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
Presented by Chuck Benson
NOTE: This event is currently scheduled to be presented LIVE at the historic Peel House, first floor, 1515 N. Cascade – SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Masks required. A pre-lecture self-guided tour of the award-winning Peel House is invited – and encouraged!
Advance Registration is required by clicking below.
About this lecture: Presenter Chuck Benson will follow on with an examination of the important and noteworthy architectural icons of the Pikes Peak Region to include religious, academic, commercial, and residential works of note. Many of these buildings are alive and well, but some have been sadly demolished over the years. All have defined the architectural fabric of the Pikes Peak Region!
Dave Alvarez and Chuck Benson have been talking to interested audiences on Art & Architectural historical & contemporary topics for many years here in town. They have both presented in recent times at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, and the Pillar Institute for Learning. Both of them thoroughly enjoy making Art & Architecture come alive!
Check-in begins at 5:45 with a tour of The Peel House at 6, followed by the lecture at 6:30.

1st Session: Hidden in Plain Sight – Historic Art & Architectural Marvels of the Pikes Peak Region
2022-02-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
Presented by Dave Alvarez
NOTE: This event is currently scheduled to be presented LIVE at the historic Peel House, first floor, 1515 N. Cascade – SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Advance registration is required by clicking below.
About this lecture: Presenter Dave Alvarez will take us on a journey through the significant artists and art movements that worked in and around Colorado Springs, some of who associated themselves with the historic Broadmoor Art Academy and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Many of these personalities you may know, but some may be a surprise to you!
Check-in begins at 5:45 with a tour of The Peel House at 6:00, followed by the lecture at 6:30.

Historic Preservation Alliance 2022 Annual Meeting
2022-01-20 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
Message from Tim Boddington – HPA Board President:
We regret to announce that our plans to hold an in-person Annual Meeting on January 20th at 6:30 p.m. have reverted back to VIRTUAL due to COVID cases rapidly escalating throughout our community and nationally. The Omicron variant has decimated the community and we are unwilling to place our loyal membership at risk with a live meeting. Therefore, we will hold our 2022 Annual Meeting virtually via Zoom. Please reserve your place below by clicking the link and providing your name and email. The Zoom link will be emailed to you approximately 24 hours prior to the event, along with the meeting agenda and my remarks to the membership.
Good news: as of January 6th, we are planning to be live with our Winter Lectures (February 17 and March 17) at the historic award-winning Peel House at 1515 N. Cascade – SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please visit our Events page for more details, and register for both. In-person space is limited; virtual space is not! Either way, you will need to register by clicking on the link and providing your name and email address.
Please know that these live vs. virtual meeting decisions are being made with the health and safety of all our members, the Board and staff of our host, First Lutheran Church. Stay tuned for additional details that will get us all on the same page.
Wishing everyone a safe existence at this ominous time.
Stay well,
Tim
