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Mark Kopatz, architectural landscaper, discusses his experiences as one of the original landscape developers of KCR, planning all of the open space areas, and naming some of the streets in the Valley. (1 streaming sound—38 minutes, 44 seconds).

Dolores Ebner, KCR Historical Society Hall of Fame member along with her husband Don, researched and published information about early ranch owners, the Bradfords, Perleys, and Shaffers. She shares their research process and efforts to preserve the…

Martin and Dorothy Burdick, early members of the KCR Historical Society, discuss their time on KCR, their interest in local history and their involvement in preserving the ruins of the Bradford Perley House. Martin was elected to the KCR Historical…

An interview with Dennis Carruth, president of Carruth Properties, and an important part of the development of Ken-Caryl Ranch and business park since 1973. Carruth describes what brought him to Colorado after living in Wyoming and other locations.…

Sean Warren, original Open Space Manager of KCR explains the Open Space, and the challenges of managing it. He shares some family history in Kansas and Colorado and what brought him to Colorado. (2 streaming sound files—1 hour, 11 minutes, and 7…

Dean Peterson, former owner of the Manor House on KCR, tells stories about his experience there in the 1990’s, renovating it for a restaurant, and also, stories about his interactions with other members of the community. (1streaming sound file—40…

Charles Arnet discusses his family's history in Jefferson County, including his parents' time in Colorado in the early 20th century.;1 streaming sound file (27 min)

This telephone interview with John Homes of Texas, grandson of A.T. “Cap” McDannald, covers his early memories of KCR and his grandfather. Topics include the Bradford Perley House, Manor House, ranching, and McDannald’s work as a Texas oilman. (2…

Three granddaughters of John C. Shaffer who bought KCR in 1914, and built the Manor House, discuss Shaffer’s patronage of the arts, property ownership, religious beliefs, and that Ken-Caryl Ranch was named after Shaffer’s two sons, Kent and Carroll. …

Tom Atkins, a software engineer and entrepreneur, describes his involvement in the acquisition of a new library for Golden, CO. Atkins discusses his history of community activism and how he used metrics to make the case for a new library in Golden.…