The Palmer Lake Historical Society invites everyone to Steve Antonuccio's presentation on the Alexander Film Company. Established in Colorado Springs in 1927, the Alexander Film Company was the largest producer of advertising playlets for movie theaters in the country. The company created the concept of the television commercial and at one time, had 600 employees […]

In acknowledgment of Veteran’s Day, Jim Sawatzki presents a program on General William J. Palmer—namesake of the town of Palmer Lake, Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, founder of Colorado Springs, and builder of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. By outward appearances Palmer was wealthy and accomplished, but his private life was bittersweet. The […]