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Cheesman Park: From Denver's City Cemetery to City Park

OCT 7

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Cheesman Park: From Denver's City Cemetery to City Park

Date
Wed, Oct 7
Time
6pm MDT
until 8pm MDT
Location
Library 21c, Colorado Springs, CO
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Price
Free
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About this event

Denver was founded in 1858 after gold was discovered along Cherry Creek, helping fuel the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. Some who came seeking fortune stayed to build the city. Others never left. In this presentation, author Erin Taylor explores the story of City Cemetery, Denver's first burial ground. Learn how the cemetery fell into neglect, was eventually abandoned, and later transformed into a public
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