Black Hawk

Listed: 1998

Constructed: Various

Threat: Development

Significance: Three of Colorado’s most historic mining towns have been threatened due to development from the gambling laws. Since their listing in 1998, each city has tried to preserve its historical sites. Strong preservation efforts in Cripple Creek have made it a SAVE! Central City is currently implementing a plan for historic preservation and economic recovery and is listed in progress. Black Hawk is making preservation strides, but the historic district is still considered threatened. Some remaining structures, including the Lace House, were demolished or moved, eliciting much controversy.

Site Needs: There is debate over whether this site should be considered a loss as there is very little historic fabric left, and the scale of new development overwhelms the historic town.

Update: CPI has had little involvement with this site in recent years, but new large-scale casino development continues.

Glen Huntington Bandshell

Listed: 2016

Constructed: 1900-1930s

Threat: Development; demolition; loss of integrity

Closest Town to Resource: Boulder

Significance: The Glen Huntington Band Shell was constructed in 1938 and designated as an individual landmark in 1995. Local architect Glen Huntington and landscape architect Saco R. DeBoer designed the band shell and its site. The band shell has hosted hundreds of concerts and events over the years and is colorfully illuminated at night on special occasions. Concerns about demolition related in part to the Civic Area Master Plan process, but a backlash against the removal of the 1950-era seating has shifted the focus of the planning effort to other areas of the site.

Site Needs: Continue to work with Boulder Landmarks and Historic Boulder, Inc. to ensure that the band shell remains in the master plans for the park area. Some compromise may have to be worked out regarding the seating, which is not original to the site but still considered significant as part of the National Register nomination. The boundaries of the National Register district may be amended to include all park elements in 2022.