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Talk given by Charlie Wilson at the Lakewood Historical Society's Annual Meeting. Mr. Wilson discusses the history of his family's business, the White Fence Farm restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado. He describes the purchase of the property by his…

Marie Gibbons discusses her personal history and her career as an artist. The interview covers her upbringing in Long Island, NY, her sculpture and other art work, and her experiences as an artist in the Denver area, including her membership in a…

Jordan Gortmaker discusses the history of Casa Bonita restaurant on West Colfax Avenue. Mr. Gortmaker's essay Fiesta on the Front Range: A History of Casa Bonita received first prize in the Lakewood Historical Society's annual essay contest and was…

Mr. Ball, a long-time resident of Wheat Ridge, shares memories of his upbringing, including his experiences in the Boy Scouts. Also discussed are his career with Denver Water and his knowledge of xeriscaping, as well as his wife's family, who founded…

Mr. Larson was interviewed for the North Fork Oral History Project. In this interview he discusses his life in Pine, Colorado; his store, the Pine Emporium; and his community activities.;1 streaming sound file (31 min);Accompanied by transcript in…

Johann Cohn, a longtime civic activist in Lakewood, talks about the early development of Lakewood after its incorporation and the diverse personalities involved. Also discussed are his upbringing as a German immigrant in the 1940's and the impact of…

Ray Wells, former Lakewood City Manager, discusses his time at the City, what led him to come to manage Lakewood, and his civic role in various regions both before and after his time in Lakewood. Also discussed is the development of Lakewood as a…

Linda Morton, former Mayor of Lakewood, talks about how she became active in politics, the art of learning how to campaign and her role as mayor. She also discusses the community of employees who helped to develop and advance Lakewood as a whole. The…

Carl Neu, Former councilmember and chair of the Lakewood Charter Commission, discusses the original development of the city, the goals behind the charter and the incorporation of Lakewood. Also discussed are Lakewood's start as Jefferson City, and…

James Richey, first mayor of the City of Lakewood, discusses his role in founding the city. Richey discusses Lakewood's incorporation, as well as the values, visions and personalities that have contributed to the City's growth over the decades. The…