During Historic Preservation Month (May) each year, the Historical Commission holds a symposium in cooperation with a historical society or organization. This annual tradition started in 2005 and has been a successful way for local historic enthusiasts to share information across the county. The events include informal presentations from groups present, speeches or formal presentations, panel discussions, and, often, tours of the host facility or nearby historic sites. See the 2011 Symposium for a sample program agenda.
CALL FOR PAPERS – 2012 SYMPOSIUM
“Becoming Historic Jefferson County: The Cold War, Baby Boom, and Suburbia”
Deadline: March 1, 2012
The Jefferson County Historical Commission is seeking submissions for our 2012 Historic Preservation Symposium and our magazine, Historically Jeffco. In 2011 the County celebrated 150 years since its establishment along with that of Colorado Territory. In 2012 we are inquiring into the most recent, living, history and the decades that significantly changed our County.
The Rockies cast their spell on the servicemen and women who had passed through Denver during World War II. They returned to settle in the small towns, on the farms and ranches, and in the burgeoning suburbs surrounding the city. Some of the potential topics that may be examined include, but are not limited to:
- Architectural achievement since 1945. This includes those works that are coming up on the 50-year threshold for consideration as “historic”
- Development of infrastructure (highway system, water works, utilities)
- Educational changes
- Political changes (incorporation of new cities and resistance to annexation)
- New industries including federal government research and administration centers
- Social changes
The papers must specifically address Jefferson County, Colorado, in the period between 1945 and the present. Selected submissions may be presented at our annual historic preservation symposium on May 5, 2012, and/or published in our magazine or website at the end of the year. Qualified authors are also eligible for our annual Writers’ Award. Please click on the JCHC Magazine link above for more information on submitting.
PREVIOUS SYMPOSIA:
- May 14, 2011, hosted by Westminster Historical Society at the Recreation Center
- May 15, 2010, hosted by Conifer Historical Society and Museum et al. at the Senior Resource Center; included a tour of Meyer Ranch house and barn
- May 9th, 2009, City of Golden, hosted by Golden Historic Preservation Board at the City offices
- May 17, 2008, hosted by Lakewood Heritage Center
- March 3, 2007, hosted by Pine-Elk Creek Improvement Association in Pine Grove
- May 7, 2006, hosted by Arvada Historical Society at McIlvaine House, included a tour of the Arvada Flour Mill
- November 2005, hosted by Jefferson Co. Historical Society at Hiwan Homestead Museum
- May 2005, hosted by Morrison Historical Society, included a tour of the downtown area and the local CCC Camp
