On the last day of July in 1871, under the shadow of Pikes Peak, Gen. Robert Cameron and other colleagues of Gen. William Jackson Palmer drove a stake into the ground of sprawling, treeless prairie and officially established the city that would a year later become known permanently as Colorado Springs. One-hundred-fifty-two years later, a new solid granite memorial weighing about 1,250 pounds and standing 5 feet tall and 32 inches wide marks the spot.
Downtown parade to celebrate Colorado Springs 150th anniversary
This weekend, the city of Colorado Springs is celebrating its 150th year in a big way. There will be numerous events and even a parade on Tejon St. in downtown.
and last updated 2021-07-28 19:22:22-04
COLORADO SPRINGS â This weekend, the city of Colorado Springs is celebrating its 150th year in a big way. There will be numerous events and even a parade on Tejon St. in downtown.
On Saturday morning at 11.am., parts of Tejon St. will be packed with parade go-ers. As many as 25,000 people can be on the parade route, meanwhile those participating are getting their floats ready.
Photographer bringing historic photos to life in conjunction with city s 150th anniversary
He s recreating 75 photos taken around Colorado Springs
Denver Public Library, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Mike Pach
As Colorado Springs marks its 150th year as a city this year leaders commissioned a photographer to bring some of that history back to life.
and last updated 2021-03-06 19:16:44-05
COLORADO SPRINGS â As Colorado Springs marks its 150th year as a city this year leaders commissioned a photographer to bring some of that history back to life.
Mike Pach was still in high school when he found his calling in life.
âI came out for a five day backpacking trip with my brother s camera, and fell in love with both photography and Colorado,â Pach said.
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