Category: History
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Featured on News5 — We’re Looking for Neighborhood Historians
KOAA News5 highlighted Robin and Samantha’s effort in preserving Middle Shooks Run’s rich history, showcasing homes dating back to the 1880s. Their work aligns with the association’s core value, “Honor our Past,” emphasizing the importance of documenting and sharing local stories. The Historic Education Committee welcomes volunteers to join in this vital task.
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History Walk of Weber-Wahsatch Historic District
Located on the western edge of our neighborhood, the Weber Street-Wahsatch Avenue Historic District was listed in the National Register in August 1985. The neighborhood is significant as the best intact middle-class historic neighborhood in Colorado Springs. It contained 531 main buildings and was described as generally late Victorian. Nearly 4 of 5 buildings were…