Boulder history & culture
Boulder's oddities have origin stories. The Chautauqua is over a century old, the star has hung on the mountainside since 1947, and CU hired its first woman professor back in 1878. We dig these stories up and write them down.
Boulder History: Daredevil Ivy Baldwin
Boulder has been a unique place ever since its inception in the 1800s, and as such, it has boasted a myriad of people as unique as the city itself. Witness one...
From Colorado to Hollywood: A History of Dalton Trumbo
There are stories behind every famous and well-known name, whether that name appears on a monument, a building, or a plaque of any kind. There’s a reason that t...
A Snowstorm to Remember: December 1913
First things first — we post about a snowstorm and WHAT, no photo-packed post? We’re very conscious about copyright laws, and most of the photos available from...
Connecting Colorado: Boulder’s Railroad History
While the Polar Express might’ve left the station for the season, Boulder’s still rich in railroad history. The construction of railroads is historically synony...
Haunted Boulder
“Welcome to Boulder. Stay Awhile. Play Awhile. You’ll Like Boulder,” reads an old sign that used to welcome visitors arriving in the north side of the city, hea...
Boulder History: Hotel Boulderado
Three are a few important historical structures in Boulder; for such a small city, we have our share of history in our landmarks, from Macky Auditorium to Old M...
Boulder’s Flood History
Alongside the Boulder Creek Path in Boulder’s Central Park, the Gilbert F. White Flood Marker stands as a stark pillar of awareness of Boulder’s susceptibility...
Boulder’s Chautauqua Park: A History
Boulder’s citizens put great value on the physical health and well being of their bodies. They also place a huge amount of emphasis on the health and well being...
A History of Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall
For those of us Boulder transplants who have fallen in love with Colorado and with this city in particular, we can’t imagine Boulder without Pearl Street Mall....
History of the Flagstaff Star: The Light That Guides Boulder Through The Holiday Season
In Boulder, the holiday season doesn’t officially begin until the 365 bulbs that make up the Flagstaff Star are officially lit. It’s the symbol that guides loca...
Boulder History: A Journey Through the Boulder Theater’s Legacy
Amidst the bustling streets and modern establishments of Boulder, Colorado, stands a remarkable testament to the city’s vibrant cultural and historical tapestry...
Boulder History: Bob Munson and Munson’s Farm
Mention the name Munson to any Boulderite, and the first thing she’ll think of will be sweet corn. The deliciousness of Munson Farms’ peaches and cream corn is...
Meet Penfield Tate – A Boulder History Icon
Boulder is an extraordinary city, and as such, has produced and/or attracted plenty of extraordinary people. Penfield Tate is one of the most distinguished. If...
Boulder’s Historic Train Depot Has New Life Once Again
It’s been more than fifty years since the last train departed from the original Boulder Railroad Depot, but thanks to a Colorado-based restaurant company with B...
Boulder History: Chief Niwot
Most of us who have lived for any length of time in Boulder have heard of Chief Niwot (or Left Hand). After all, cities, mountains, roads, and even a brewery ar...
Boulder History: Andrew J. Macky
Macky is a pretty commonly heard name around Boulder, mainly because of the beautiful Macky Auditorium up on the CU Boulder campus. But not many of us residents...
A Boulder History Lesson: Rocky Mountain Joe
Born Joseph Bevier Sturtevant in 1851, Rocky Mountain Joe is one of Boulder’s most colorful historical figures. If you’ve been in Boulder a long time, you might...
Your Boulder History Lesson: Mary Rippon
Most of us here in Boulder know the name Mary Rippon from the outdoor theatre in her name, where the Colorado Shakespeare Festival takes place each summer. But...
Local history & culture businesses in Boulder
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