Oral Histories of the Ken Caryl Ranch

The Jefferson County Public Library and the Ken-Caryl Ranch Historical Society have partnered together to document oral history stories of the Ken-Caryl Ranch in Littleton Colorado.  The exhibit highlights oral histories from open space, property owners, developers, and local history buffs, to help maintain some history and legacy of this nearly ten square miles of Colorado ranch land. 

Featured Recordings

Bob Abbott: Family history working on the Ken-Caryl Ranch.

Dolores Ebner: Local history researcher, involved in the preservation of the Bradford-Perley House.

Dorothy and Martin Burdick: Early members of the Ken-Caryl Ranch Historical Society.

Dean Peterson: Former owner of the Ken-Caryl Manor House.

David Carruth: President of Carruth Properties, the developer tasked with the on-going upkeep and development of the Ken-Caryl Ranch.

Sean Warren: Original Open Space Manager at the Ken-Caryl Ranch.

Mark Kopatz: One of the original architectural landscape developers of Ken-Caryl Ranch.

Chris Pacetti: Original Executive Director of Ken Caryl Ranch.

Darrell Windes: Original Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District Manager.

Judy Perley Janicak, Linda Shea, and Karen Jeanne Van Gundy: James Adams Perley's descendants share family memories.

Darla L. Shaffer, Donna Ackles, and Dana Boatright: Three granddaughters of John C. Shaffer share family history.

John Holmes: Descendent of "Cap" McDannald discusses family history on Ken-Caryl.

Jane McDannald Russell, Kim McKinney, and Martha K. Rains: Three descendants of "Cap" McDannald's share memories as they tour the ranch.