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The Atchison, Topeka, Santa Fe Railroad Depot
This was a one-story, front gabled, wood frame structure built in 1888 in direct competition with the D&RG Depot. In the 1880's the AT&SF shared tracks with the D&RG. The AT&SF built its own tracks in 1887 from Pueblo to Denver on the west side of Plum Creek (west side of I-25). The original building burned down in 1892. Another building was built and then burned down in 1910. The current building that is on this site was built in 1911. It was decommissioned by the railroad in 1942.
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Thank you to Meadow View Elementary for coming to visit the museum. We gave all 75 students a tour of the building, a talk about rhyolite and even a tour around downtown Castle Rock.
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- Historical Society News
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Castle Rock Historical Society Board
Annual Board Elections
It is time for the annual CRHS Board Elections. The election will be held at the beginning of the Oct. 13th presentation meeting. Several positions are open, so please let us know if you would be interested in being a part of this very important Board. Without the Castle Rock Historical Society the Castle Rock Museum would not exist and many other historic features of Castle Rock may have disappeared or still could without your help.
The Castle Rock Historical Society Board meets the first Monday of each month. Meetings are held at the Castle Rock Museum at 5:15pm. All Historical Society members are welcome to attend.
President - Jerry Persall
Vice President - open
Secretary - Lynette McNairy
Treasurer - Jim Allamian
Education - Guy Mordeaux
Events and Fundraising - Open
Historian - Open
Asst. Sec./Treas. - Suzie Perry
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Volunteers
Thank you to Donna Scheer for providing the refreshments at the September presentation.
Thank you to Guy Mordeaux for once again teaching the school kids about the history of rhyolite.
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Commemorative Brick Courtyard
The courtyard at the Castle Rock Museum is continuing to expand, stop by and purchase your own commemorative brick for yourself, a loved one, a business, or even your most cherished animal companion.
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Looking for a unique gift? Come down to the Castle Rock Museum's gift shop for all your historic Castle Rock and Douglas County gifts. We are stocked in 2016 calendars, books about Castle Rock and Douglas County history. Also, a handful of children's railroad themed toys, and a limited number of local Castle Rock postcards.
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New Books in the Gift Shop:
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The Castle Rock Museum provided some photos that were used in both of these books.
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"Rich People Behaving Badly"
by Dick Kreck
"Take a trip back in time to revel in the scandal, murders, infidelities, financial misdeeds and just plain bad behavior from Colorado's past." The book includes Diamond Jack a notorious Chicago gangster laying low in Douglas County.
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"Lost Road Courses"
by Martin Rudow
This book brings the cutting-edge cars, legendary drivers, classic races and all the thrilling action from north America's classic road courses to life including the Continental Divide Raceways which was right here in Castle Rock.
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For those who like to plan ahead.... the 2017 History of Douglas County Calendars have arrived.
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You can now support CRHS by shopping on Amazon!!
Do you shop on Amazon? A lot of people do. So, how's about you help out the CRHS by going to smile.amazon.com when you do you're online shopping.
You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to the CRHS. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device, search and select Castle Rock Historical Society and begin shopping and supporting CRHS.
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Recycle - Save those aluminum cans!!
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.
Many thanks to those who have already contributed!
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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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Castle Rock Museum Hours
Wed. - Fri 12:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.
Sat. 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
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