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THE 5 W's
Do you know about this historic location?
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
Come into the museum for the answers these questions.
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Tale of a Race Track
As early as 1955 Douglas County Commissioners met with race sponsors to discuss construction of a race track on two sections of land just south of Castle Rock. Finally in 1959 Sidney R. Langsam announced the opening of The Continental Divide Raceway would be that summer. Composed of a 2.8 mile road course.a half mile oval track, and a 4,200 foot drag strip, the course opened with rave reviews. One driver commented that CDR "could easily become the foremost sports car racing facility in the country".
With the likes of Carroll Shelby, Augie Pabst, A.J. Foyt, and Mario Andretti the track was well on it's way before a tragic accident forced the closing of the track. A brief reopening in the early 1980's proved unsuccessful and the area lost it's spot on the National Racing Circuit.
Jim Hansmann
Curator
Castle Rock Museum
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- Historical Society News
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The Castle Rock Historical Society is investigating the possibility of acquiring The Hammer House.
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Lionel Oberlin, the first Director of the Castle Rock Museum, has moved to Seattle to be near his daughter, Wendy. He has an apartment at the Emeritus Senior Living Center. His new address is
805 4th Ave. N. #254
Seattle, Wa. 98109
I am sure he would love to get a card from his many old friends.
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Recycle - Save those aluminum cans!! A HUGE thank you to those who donated cans in May making it the most cans donated in a month.
The museum collects and recycles aluminum cans to raise money for matching grants. Bring those cans to the museum and use the green container next to the bathroom. Aluminum cans only please. Anything else will be removed by the recycling company. Help the environment and raise a little money for the museum.
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Mission: The Castle Rock Historical Society operates the Castle Rock museum, celebrates, educates, and brings together people interested in the preservation of the heritage of the Castle Rock, Colorado area.
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Support the Castle Rock Historical Society. Join as a member, make a donation, or sell an item on eBay.
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Opportunities to Contribute
You know we need you!! Thank you to those who help with hands, time and money. Whatever your skill is, it can help the community in your historical little town of Castle Rock.
To find out how you can help email president@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org .
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