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A brief history of the RTD's West Corridor.;1 streaming sound file (7 min); Accompanied by transcript in PDF format (5 p.)

Mr. Bartlett was interviewed as part of the Jeffco Stories Oral History Project. Mr. Bartlett was interviewed at an open house for the restored No. 25 Interurban streetcar, sponsored by the West Corridor Historical Rail Cooperative and the Lakewood…

Ms. Beran was interviewed by the Lakewood Historical Society. In this interview, she shares the history of the Stockton family and her upbringing in the Lakewood area.;4 streaming sound files (32 min, 32 min, 32 min, and 26 min);Accompanied by…

Ms. Ward was interviewed at an open house for the restored No. 25 Interurban streetcar, sponsored by the West Corridor Historical Rail Cooperative and the Lakewood Heritage Center. She discusses her memories of riding the trolleys as well as her…

Art Rittenhouse discusses Lakewood during the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's, focusing on the area around Colfax and Wadsworth and the World War II era. Art Rittenouse talks about the gift shop owned by his family, My Favorite Things on Wadsworth and…

Mrs. Blue was interviewed as part of the North Fork Oral History Project. She discusses her memories of the North Fork, including her family's cabin in Pine (which was built in 1909 and purchased by her parents in about 1950). Also discussed: Buffalo…

Barbara Reiter, a Lakewood resident, discusses her family's ties to Jefferson County including her great-grandfather's immigration from Germany to Colorado in 1873 and her grandfather's founding of Wandcrest Park in the early 1920's. Reiter talks…

Barbara Sternberg gives an account of her life history including her experiences immigrating to America, and eventually settling in Evergreen, Colorado. She also recounts her interactions with the Cherry Creek School District, the Urban League, and…

Ms. Tobiska discusses her life and memories, including her role in founding the Lakewood Arts Council.;1 streaming sound file (46 minutes)

Ms. Baker was interviewed at an open house for the restored No. 25 Interurban streetcar, sponsored by the West Corridor Historical Rail Cooperative and the Lakewood Heritage Center.; 1 streaming sound file (5 minutes)