Bridges, A Postcard History is a massive book that manages to span both the centuries and the types of structures for the curious and eager reader. Various sections of this comprehensive book provide sections on the evolution of bridge types and specific bridge construction. There are also significant sections on landmark bridges in America and elsewhere, bridges on The […]
By Thomas Peipert, The Associated Press, Jan. 26, 2022 DENVER — The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious crystal flakes on a ski run while the rest of the land goes thirsty. Snowpack in the U.S. West has decreased by about 20% in the last century, making man-made snow more […]
Click on the website for Care, the international humanitarian juggernaut, and a pop-up window appears. “UKRAINE EMERGENCY,” the alert says, with a photo of a woman holding a child. “Families in Ukraine are fleeing violence and urgently need emergency aid. CARE is providing food, water, and more,” the homepage says. The group has partnered with People in Need and hopes […]
By Robert Reed One of the most enduring symbols in earlier America was the rooster. It was a dominate image for this country’s classic folk art including weathervanes, wood carvings, and windmill weights. Later the traditional rooster would be crowing on an assortment of American-crafted things including hooked rugs, cookie jars and even salt pepper shakers. Historians suggest that the […]
Back for first time since 2019 Early Parade Days How it all began. By Maureen Gargan-Caldwell Denver St. Patrick’s Day Historian How do you begin to tell the story of one of Denver’s finest community events since 1889? Many argue that the parade has become the single largest gathering of Colorado residents every year in one place, where everyone sets […]
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