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Lake City, Colorado, is a recognized Main Street community and follows a four-point approach to revitalization and historic preservation. Find out more here.
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Courthouse Ornament |
Second in a series, the 2008 ornament features the Hinsdale County Courthouse. The Courthouse is associated with settlement and development of Lake City during the late 1800's mining era. It has been the county seat since its 1877 construction.
The Hinsdale County Courthouse is Colorado's oldest courthouse which continues to be utilized as a courthouse. This frame building is Italianate style, as reflected in its clapboard exterior, bracketed cornice, corner boards, frieze board, transoms, and narrow windows with crown molding.
The structure is historically notable based also on its close association with nationally recognized historic figures such as Suan B. Anthony and Colorado cannibal Alferd Packer.
Ornaments are $20 (includes taxes) plus $3 to ship outside Lake City. 2007 Miners and Merchants Bank ornaments still available.
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Third Street
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Historic Downtown Lake City
10 am to 2 pm
Featuring local artisans
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Greetings!
Welcome to our monthly newsletter! You'll find information on our revitalization and historic preservation efforts in Lake City, Colorado, as well as the scoop on local businesses and community happenings. Enjoy. |
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DIRT News
The 2008 Third Street Boardwalk Project - only five feet left for sponsorship! If interested, call Russ Brown at 970-944-5009.
Thanks to the Miners and Merchants Bank for new DIRT office space. Stop by and say hello. Summer office hours - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am to noon, or by appointment.
Buy Local. Eat Local. Be Local! Go to lakecitydirt.com for a list of everyday items available in Lake City; post the logo in your store; offer local appreciation discounts; or provide feedback to businesses on products you may need. Father's Day Gifts can be found throughout local shops.
Lake City Community Youth Corps - thanks to the overwhelming community support, we are running a crew of 15 local youth participants and three adults. Look for the red and blue shirts working around town!
Take advantage of the Revolving Loan program for business expansions. 2% interest, $5,000 maximum, must be a Lake City business owner. Click here for more info.
Courthouse and Bank Ornaments - The 2007 Commemorative Ornament features the Miners and Merchants Bank. Purchase one for $20. The 2008 Commemorative Ornament features the Hinsdale County Courthouse ($20). You can pre-order the Courthouse or purchase the set of two. A limited quantity of each is available.
The third annual Art Walk and Auction will feature a moose. If you are interested in creating a masterpiece for auction at this event, let us know! Auction will be July 5th at the Third Street Garden.
Third Street Market - Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm. Historic Downtown Lake City.
Town Wide Yard Sale - July 19th. For registration forms, go to lakecitydirt.com |
Lake City Business News
Congratulations to Dave Jordan and On Fire! Glassworks on your new location in Historic Downtown Lake City.
M&M Vacation Rental, formerly the Cinnamon Inn, offers a two-bedroom, bath, kitchen/living room rental.
Hall Realty - celebrating 30 years. Check out new listings and vacation rentals. www.hallrealty.net
Hutch's Sportman's Barbecue Station and Backyard - opening music and food, dining in the back. Michael Martin Murphy performing June 30th and July 1st. Call for details, 970-596-8728.
July 5th - Lake City Community School's garage sale to benefit Soccer Program and Camps. Contact Ruthanne File (970-944-2551) or Susie Buchanan (970-944-0223) with donations.
John Paulus, Lake City Bicycles - tune-ups, repairs, used and new bike sales.
Pasta Factory, Sweet Peas, Bruno's, Luna's, Southern Vittles, Poker Alice, Packer's Saloon and Grill - all now open with summer hours.
Local artists' show - Friday, June 13th, 5 - 7 p.m. Black Crooke Theatre, Historic Downtown Lake City.
Dance lessons at the Armory, Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams, June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and July 7th. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $5 per person, bring a partner.
The Insurance Center hosts an open house, June 20th, 4 - 7 p.m.
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Lake City DIRT has conducted several surveys, including a previous Resident Survey, a Business Owner Survey, and a Tourist Intercept Survey with the Colorado Center for Community Development. The results from these surveys have provided feedback on our community and efforts, and what further improvements can be made.
Projects directly linked to the results from some of these surveys include:
- The 2007 and 2008 Downtown Boardwalk Projects (identified need: to improve pedestrian patheways downtown)
- Buy Local, Eat Local, Be Local! consumer awareness campaign (identified need: perception that everyday items are not available in Lake City)
- Lake City Community Youth Corps (identified need: activities for youth ages 12 - 15 years)
A recent study - the Economic Feasibility Study for the Region - was funded through a Rural Business Opportunity Grant. We are using the action items identified in this report to strengthen and revitalize the economics of our rural area. This study and the results of previous surveys can be found on our website (lakecitydirt.com).
DIRT is currently conducting three short surveys:
1) Hidden Talent Survey - to identify untapped work force potential in the area
2) Resident Survey - a repeat of the survey conducted in 2005 to identify progress and new challenges
3) Downtown Design - to collect ideas for downtown improvements
To complete the electronic surveys, go to www.lakecitydirt.com and click on each survey. To request a hard-copy, call our office (970-944-3478) or email ed@lakecitydirt.com Please take the time to provide us with your opinion and ideas on these important themes.
Enjoy the blissful month of June!
Kristine Borchers
Lake City DIRT
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