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William Gilpin

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2013

    Photos: Denver diorama finds new home in History Colorado Center lobby

    Lovers of the Denver diorama, rejoice! On Friday and Saturday, visitors to the History Colorado Center can watch the Lilliputian tribute to circa-1860 Denver being reassembled in the museum's lobby. The much-loved exhibit, which was crafted in the 1930s by federal work programs workers, was cut apar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Salamanders to join list of official Colorado trees, insects, icons and more?

    Tiger Salamander. ​Is the Western Tiger Salamander about to become Colorado's official state amphibian? Students across the state drafted a bill (carried by Representative Angela Williams) calling for just that. And if it passes in both houses the way it did the Agriculture, Livestock and Nat ... More >>

  • News

    April 18, 2002

    The Mystery of Pai

    He came. He saw. He bought a mountain. But can Lou Pai make peace with his neighbors?

  • News

    October 30, 1997

    Field of Schemes

    A gem of a story about diamond mines--real and fake!

  • News

    July 6, 1994

    A MOUNTAIN OF TROUBLE

    FOR YEARS THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER THE TAYLOR RANCH PITTED THE LOCALS AGAINST A WEALTHY OUTSIDER. NOW THEY'RE FIGHTING THE STATE--AND EACH OTHER.THIS LAND IS MY LAND FOR SALE: 77,000 ACRES. COLORFUL HISTORY. EASY ACCESS TO LOCAL RANGE WAR. INQUIRE WITHIN.

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