Tag: lon chaney
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Top of the poll: It’s John Denver, Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Highlight
The Colorado 150, Part 6 of 6: When choosing the state’s most significant cultural pathmaker, the choice between Helen Bonfils and the beloved singer came down to a soccer match After six months of deliberation, it comes down to this: The woman who gave Denver its class. Or the man who gave Colorado its voice.…
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Colorado Springs plans to lease City Auditorium to local venue manager to lead repairs
A new management company could soon begin working with Colorado Springs to bring the music back to City Auditorium. City staff presented a resolution to the Colorado Springs City Council on Monday to lease the venue to a promotion and management company called AVA Presents, at below-market rate. AVA Presents would manage the building’s renovations…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | The local legend of Lon Chaney
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | The local legend of Lon Chaney
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. In 1893, a 10-year-old Colorado…