by Admin 2 | Mar 22, 2024 | Tidbits
The March 19, 2024 Program at the Highlands Ranch Mansion covered the story of Samuel Allen Long and his legacy and Colorado charm. The program announcement stated:”Step back in time and uncover the captivating story of Samuel Allen Long, the pioneering...
by Admin 2 | Mar 13, 2024 | Tidbits
An exceptional natural resource, the Backcountry Wilderness Area of Highlands Ranch is a special place for community residents. Its 8200 acres of conservation space, 26 miles of trails, summer camps, school programs, nature programs, an archery range, events and...
by Admin 2 | Mar 12, 2024 | Tidbits
In 1859, a gold rush prompted the settling of the Cherry Creek and South Platte River regions. A private company launched a commercial venture in 1881 to bring water to settlers near their confluence. Dug by hand, the 71-mile High Line Canal was completed in 1883....
by Marian Robinson | Mar 7, 2024 | Local History, Tidbits
Rockin’ the Ranch: The Geology of Highlands Ranch Mansion Take a stroll around the Highlands Ranch Mansion in the daylight and it’s easy to see that the mansion’s exterior is primary made of stone. It’s also easy to see that there are many different types of stone...
by Admin 2 | Feb 3, 2024 | Tidbits
“It was in Denver that my real education began.” She only spent a little more than a year in Denver, sharing a small duplex with her sister and her sister’s family. Born in Kiev Russia in 1898, and what is now Kiev Ukraine, her family fled to the United States...
by Admin 2 | Jan 8, 2024 | Tidbits
Photo above: Advertisement in many newspapers all over state. The Brandon Bell August 28, 1914 Webster dictionary defines finishing as “something that competes or ends”. Miss Wolcott ‘s School was referred to as a Finishing School for young ladies of...
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