About Us

THE OLD COLORADO CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

In 1976 a group of citizens who recognized the historical significance and unique culture of Old Colorado City founded the Old Colorado City Historical Society. The Society seeks to maintain the memory of (1) early El Paso County - which included Teller County until 1901, (2) the original Colorado City which existed from 1859 until 1917 - essentially between today's West 20th and 32d streets Colorado Avenue and south of Fountain Creek, including the Midland Area, and (3) the entire Colorado Springs Westside since annexation in 1917. The entirely volunteer ran Society (no paid staff) exists to encourage research, preserve and keep alive the unique history, culture and spirit of West Side Colorado Springs through education of children and the community, through maintenance of the History Center at One South 24th Street Colorado Springs.

Board of Directors

Current

Barbara Sweat - President
Zach Taylor - Vice President
Barbara Downs - Secretary
Lynn Dougherty - Treasurer
Fred Leich - Researcher
Betty Chastain - Membership
Amanda Long - Photo Archivist, Social Media
Samantha Hogate - Collections & Archives, Social Media
Susan Appelgren - Board Member
Lynne Noel - Board Member

Charter Members - Organized 1976, Incorporated 1980, Tax Exempt 1985 Kay Arnold, Lucille Damico, Margaret Bofenkamp, David Hughes, Sally Brawner, Flora Belle Hull, Vera Chambon, Barbara Keller, Bertha Chilcott, Agnes Johnson Loesch, Ralph Conner, Isabelle Mosley, Leon Young, Virginia Cox, Rebecca Hughes

Past Presidents

Ramon Castillo - 1981-1982
David Hughes- 1982-1986
Agnes Johnson - 1986-1987
John Keller - 1987-1989
Joyce Johns 1989-1993
Lucille Cunningham - 1993-1996
Robert Heinich - 1996-1999
Gordon Gray - 1999-2001
Bev Disch - 2001-2008
Joanne Karlson - 2008-2010
Phil McDonald - 2010-2011
Sharon Swint - 2011-2013
Kathy McBride/Betty Baker - 2014-2015
Roberta Hardy- 2016 - 2019