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Drive By History, Part 3: National Humane Alliance Fountain

It says thusly: 1907 Presented by The National Humane Alliance Hermon Lee Ensign Founder B50 Note: Between 1906 and 1912, the National Humane Alliance presented somewhere around 125 Horse Watering Troughs to cities and towns across the country, including Denver. … Continue reading

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Drive By History, Part 2: Camp Weld

It says thusly: This memorial is the property of the State of Colorado — This is the Southwest corner of Camp Weld established September 1861 for Colorado Civil War Volunteers, Named for Lewis L. Weld, first Secretary of Colorado territory. … Continue reading

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Drive By History, Part 1: Platte River Trail

It says thusly: This memorial is the property of the State of Colorado — Commemorating the route of the Platte River Trail Principal route of Colorado Pioneers Trail of Major S.H. Long in 1820 Trappers’ trail of 1830s and 1840s … Continue reading

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