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Palmer Lake Historical Society
Serving the Tri-Lakes/Palmer Divide Since 1956
P.O. Box 662, Palmer Lake, CO 80133
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Videos & Gifts
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| Summer Sojourn - DVD Subject: Chautauqua, Glen Park, and Palmer Lake History By Jim Sawatzki, (Emmy Nominee) |
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A History of Glen Park & the 1st Rocky Mountain Chautauqua which was held in Palmer Lake. Long before silent movies, radio, and television, over 45 million rural Americans relied on the Chautauqua stage for their cultural entertainments. President Theodore Roosevelt called the Chautauqua "America at its best." The DVD includes another video "The Village on the Divide" a history of Palmer Lake, Colorado plus 30 minutes of bonus footage of Glen Park (The Glen) for a total running time of about 90 minutes. Produced by the Palmer Lake Historical Society. $25.00 order |
| Palmer Divide Trilogy - DVD Subject: Monument, Palmer Lake, and Divide area pioneer history By Jim Sawatzki, (Emmy Nominee) |
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A three part DVD including the complete histories of Monument and Palmer Lake, Colorado and pioneer ranch families. "Milestones" tells the colorful tale of the growth of the Town of Monument from a small pioneer settlement into a bustling and thriving Front Range community. "The Village on the Divide" relates the story of The Town of Palmer Lake from when this area hosted roving tribes of Native Americans, railroad builders, Chautauqua visitors and summer tourists. Interviews include Malcolm "Scott" Carpenter one of our original Mercury Astronauts. "Divide Country" is a history of pioneers and open spaces along the Front Range of Colorado. Glimpse life from prehistoric times through the 19th-century. Meet familes whose descendants homsteaded the land in the 1860's and much more. 90 Minutes total running time, Produced by Palmer Divide Productions. $25.00 order |
| Above & Beyond, A Hero's Story - DVD Subject: Bill J. Crawford, Medal of Honor By Jim Sawatzki, (Emmy Nominee) |
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This 30 minute presentation recounts the story of William J. Crawford. Bill, a Colorado native, was awarded the Medal of Honor for action during WWII. Bill's MOH was awarded posthumously to his father in 1943. Forty-one years later, President Reagan presented the medal to Bill. Find out how this came to be! Told by Bill, in his own words, with action footage. A gripping and inspiring story! $9.95 order |
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Centennial Stationery 1876-1976 |
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The Centennial State 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Notepaper with an Old Centennial graphic. Includes 10 illustrated pages, 10 plain pages, and 10 contrasting envelopes $2.50 order |
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- Historic El Paso County Scenes By The Colorado Springs Afghan |
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Could a commemorative afghan have at its center anyone other than the city founder? William J. Palmer loved the Pikes Peak region from the first time he laid eyes upon it, and the story began in 1872. Depicted are: Pikes Peak, The Air Force Academy, Kissing Camels, The Rodeo, Pioneer Museum, the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs and surrounding cities including Monument & Palmer Lake. Nice art and it will keep you cozy and warm as well. Measures about 4' x 6'. $54.00 order |
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Monument Pioneers Covered Wagon Mug By Anne Shimek |
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This handmade mug depicts the Town of Monument logo, a pioneers covered wagon with the date of the towns founding, 1879. The mug holds about 8 oz and comes in various glazes. Blues, Greens, & Browns. Let us pick or state preferences in order desired. $7.50 order |
| Mug - Monument Rock & Mt. Herman Mug By Anne Shimek |
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This mug depicts the town's namesake "Monument Rock" with Mt. Herman in the background. The towns founding, 1879 is shown. The mug holds about 10 oz and comes in various glazes: Blues, Greens, & Browns. Let us pick or state preferences in order desired. $9.00 order |
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The Star of Palmer Lake By Anne Shimek, potter of renown |
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This handmade mug depicts Sundance Mountain in Palmer Lake, with the Star of Palmer Lake showing. The mug holds about 10 oz and comes in various glazes. Blues, Greens, & Browns. Let us pick or state preferences in order desired. $9.00 order Sold Out -- Check Back Later. |
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Steam Locomotive By Anne Shimek |
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This mug depicts a Steam Locomotive of a bygone era. The mug holds about 8 oz and comes in various glazes. Blues, Greens, & Browns. Let us pick or state preferences in order desired. $7.50 order |
| Platter
/ Tray - Locomotive Imprint By Anne Shimek |
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This fine handmade platter/tray depicts an old steam locomotive from the past. The platter is about 6 1/2" x 9 1/4". $12.00 order Sold Out -- Check Back Later. |
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Plaque / Candy Dish - Can You Bear It? By Anne Shimek |
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You can't bear to be without this fine pawprint plaque. The dish is set for hanging on the wall or?? Measures about 7" x 7 3/4". $10.00 each order |
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