Historical Commission Corner
The upcoming anniversary of the dreadful Marshall Fire is just around the corner. As this anniversary approaches, our thoughts go toward the magnitude of its destruction, our recovery progress and its impact on our town. We hope all those affected are well and in high spirits as we continue to rebuild. The Town administration is now seeking proposals from contractors to reconstruct the Superior Historical Museum. Our hope is that this reconstruction can happen in 2023.
Historical Commission Donations
The Historical Commission has received two significant donations would like to share with you. The first is a collection of historic photographs donated by local historian Anne Dyni. These photos are of Superior and the surrounding area. We are grateful to Anne for thinking of us. Here is a quaint winter scene from this new collection:
 Winter fun during a simpler time. Three girls, probably from the Mine Camp, with their sled on the ice in the “Big Ditch” which ran on hillside above the mine camp. The ditch is still in use and is just below the Key Bank building. Possibly 1920s.
The second donation of $1000 is from the Tebo Family Impact Fund. This donation will be used to construct a replacement diorama of the Industrial Mine and Camp that was lost with the Historical Museum. We want to give a big thank you to Shane Tebo and the Impact Fund for their financial assistance.
We are constantly impressed with the kindness of those who have reached out to us during this rebuilding process and continue to offer their help.
HO scale model of the Industrial Mine and camp houses created by Ron Keiser in 2017. Destroyed by the Marshall Fire.
Exhibit at the Superior Community Center
The historic photos displayed in the Community Center will be moved during the first week of January, so be sure to drop in and take a look at our images of old Superior while you have the chance. Most of these photos will be relocated to the Industrial Mine Room at the Community Center.
A Fond Farewell to Erin Edwards
The Historical Commission is sad to bid farewell to Commission Member Erin Edwards. Erin has contributed considerably to the Commission's efforts over the past few years and served as our secretary. Fortunately, she will continue to help on future projects when available. We'd like to thank her and the remaining members of the Historical Commission for all the work they've done this year.
Did you know that:
- On December 9, 1974, the Denver Broncos defeated the San Diego Chargers for their first winning record since they began 14 prior? (Being a Bronco fan has had its demands)
- On December 14, 1869, Nathan Meeker, agriculture editor of the New York Tribune, called upon readers “of high moral character” to join in creating a utopian community along the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado Territory. He named the new town Greeley after his publisher Horace Greeley.
- In the 1920s, the Colorado state legislature was dominated by the Ku Klux Klan who, in a blatant anti-Italian, anti-Catholic move, attempted to pass a law prohibiting the use of wine in performing the sacraments? It was narrowly defeated.
The Historical Commission currently has four vacancies, so applications are welcome. For more information, contact Jennifer Garner, town staff, at 303-499-3675, Larry Dorsey, commission chair, at 303-499-1969 or click on the button below to apply.
Text by Larry Dorsey, proofed by Dorothy Mahan.
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