Revive Our passionate staff and volunteers make “way back when” vivid for us now. An example is what’s taken place at Baehrden at Pine Valley Ranch Park. In preparation to open this rustic 1928 Colorado Alpine lodge for public tours during the summer months, Park Construction staff reclaimed the character of the lodge inside and out. Crews repointed masonry, tackled storm water and drainage issues, assisted in building a retaining wall and oversaw lead abatement. Our workers replaced load-bearing logs and ceiling planks and came up with their own recipe to match 85-year-old stain. They forged replicas of original ornamental hinge straps, hand hammering them to a final form. Future resources will need to be dedicated to fully revive this architectural landmark and cultivate appreciation for remnants of our heritage. Alicia Vermilye
Volunteer Rebecca Young leads a tour group through Baehrden during the first season that the lodge has been open to visitors in Open Space history.
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