Forty years ago, Historic Boulder was born following a battle to save precious pieces of Boulder's past. Highland School, the Union-Pacific Depot and Central School were all threatened with demolition in 1971. Historic Boulder, organized in 1972, was instrumental in saving Highland School and the Depot. Central School, pictured above, was demolished. Out of this destruction rose the urgency for a legal mechanism which would evaluate historic sites. In 1974, Boulder’s Landmarks Preservation Ordinance was passed and shortly after, the inventory of significant sites began. A county landmark regulation allowing the landmarking of sites in Boulder County passed in 1992 and was the first regulation of its kind in Colorado. Historic Boulder is proud of its role in creating historic districts, advocating for the landmarking of significant structures and exploring sites for future preservation. As the first permanent preservation organization in the city, Historic Boulder continues to champion the preservation of the physical reminders of Boulder’s heritage.In celebration of our 40th Anniversary, we would like to raise $40,000 in 2012 to ensure the preservation of Boulder's architectural heritage for the next 40 years. Here's how: $40 from Four Hundred DonorsDonor will receive recognition at all 40th anniversary related events and here on this website!$400 from Forty DonorsDonor will receive recognition at 40th anniversary events, website, and an "i Preserve" t-shirt$1,000 from Eight Donors Donor will receive recognition at 40th anniversary events, website, an "i Preserve" t-shirt,
and a 2012 commemmorative ornament
Help us meet our goal by getting involved today to help protect and preserve the places you love in Boulder by making your donationhere!
Historic Boulder is dedicated to the preservation of the Boulder area historical, architectural, visual and environmental heritage through advocacy, education, intervention and alliance building.
SAVES significant buildings and protects historic neighborhoods ;
EDUCATES through tours, seminars and other events ;
DIRECTS "hands-on" projects and demonstrates "how-to" techniques ;
INFLUENCES public policy by advising city and county boards ;
FORMS ALLIANCES with other organizations to protect significant structures and visual landmarks.
LOOKS TO THE FUTURE through its Endowment Fund
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