Colorado’s Most Endangered Places
Every February, Colorado Preservation Inc. (CPI) releases their annual list of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places….
historic preservation
Colorado Downtown Streets
Safety, walkability, transportation, and aesthetic design are all important components of planning a downtown commercial…
Building History Research
If you’re the proud owner of a historic property, or if there’s a particular building…
Denver Landmarks & Historic Districts
Over the last few months you may have read the news articles about the proposed…
May is Historic Preservation Month
All this month communities across the nation are celebrating their unique places and stories. What…
Time Machine Tuesday: Native American Rock Art
Petroglyphs in Mesa Verde National Park. If you are exploring the rural areas of western…
Surveying Historic Properties
What are the hidden stories behind the buildings in your community? How can you determine…
Historic Preservation Tax Credits
This month’s Colorado Heritage magazine contains a Q & A about historic preservation tax credits…
Main Street Revitalization Act
In 2014 the Colorado Legislature passed HB14-1311, the “Colorado Job Creation and Main Street Revitalization…
Georgetown's Hotel de Paris
If you’re headed to the mountains this summer and are looking for some interesting history,…
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…
State Capitol Dome
The Capitol Dome is again being revealed as the scaffolding has been slowly removed over…
May is Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month!
The month of May has been designated as Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month to bring awareness…
"Force of Nature"
What’s the connection between rockfall mitigation and historic preservation? The Colorado Dept. of Transportation explains…
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…
Colorado Main Street Program
Recently Governor Hickenlooper announced that Trinidad has been added to the list of communities participating…
The Economic Power of Heritage and Place
Did you know that if you own a historic building, you own an economic asset? …
Promoting Colorado: Heritage Tourism
Colorado’s scenery isn’t the only reason visitors choose to vacation here. Colorado also has a…
Capitol Dome Restoration
If you’ve been downtown recently you’ve probably noticed that the Colorado State Capitol Building’s dome…
Paint Your House
Do you own an old house? Do you want it to faithfully evoke the era…
Denver's Civic Center
Exciting news for Denver: Civic Center has been recommended by the U.S. Department of the…