By Tom Cotter Photos and identification by David Cleveland and Scott Montroy  The history of United States glass is filled with stories of immigrants who came from Europe to advance, inspire, teach, and build an industry like none other.  From pioneer entrepreneurs like Stiegel, Wistar, and Amelung in the 18th century, through the 19th century with masters such as Heisey, […]

 “Hal” Reed is proud of having owned Old Wagon Antique Mall in Northglenn for four years now. “We’ve grown tremendously,” Hal tells us. There are up to 100 dealers who are part of the Mall. “We normally don’t have any empty spaces.”  People are coming into the Mall from all over the world. “We’re lucky to be next door to […]

Compiled By Peggy DeStefano  In 1886, determined Sisters of Loretto arrived in Denver where they proceeded to found a Catholic girls’ high school. They made their way here in covered wagons following the Santa Fe Trail as they travelled West. No cowards these!  Prior to coming to Colorado, the Sisters of Loretto began because a small band of women left […]