The Colorado Chautauqua in Boulder Named Colorado's 19th National Historic Landmark; Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton Approves Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark Designation.BOULDER, Colo. -- The office of U.S. Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton Gale Ann Norton (born March 11, 1954) served as the 48th United States Secretary of the Interior from 2001 to 2006 under President George W. Bush. She was the first woman to hold the position. announced today that the Colorado Chautauqua The Colorado Chautauqua, located in Boulder, Colorado, United States, and started in 1898, is the only Chautauqua west of the Mississippi River still continuing in unbroken operation since the heyday of the Chautauqua Movement in the 1920s. in Boulder is now officially Colorado's 19th National Historic Landmark A National Historic Landmark (NHL) is a building, district, site, structure, or object, almost always within the United States, officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance. . The designation of a property as a National Historic Landmark means that it is recognized as being "of national significance" and possessing "exceptional value or quality in illustrating and interpreting the heritage of the United States." "This designation is profoundly positive: it will help the Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA (1) (Common Cryptographic Architecture) Cryptography software from IBM for MVS and DOS applications. (2) (Compatible Communications A ) continue its mission of preserving the traditional Chautauqua Chau`tau´qua 1. a meeting, usually held in the summer outdoors or under a temporary tent, providing public lectures combined with entertainment such as concerts and plays. It originated in the village of Chautauqua, N. Y. site and experience while also being proactive in ensuring a sustainable and dynamic second century," said Susan Connelly, executive director of the CCA, the non-profit steward of the Colorado Chautauqua. The Colorado Chautauqua was founded in 1898 during the height of America's first truly national mass educational and cultural movement, the chautauqua movement. Chautauquas introduced prominent speakers, high culture and popular entertainment to non-urban areas, and outdoor living to many whose cities were becoming increasingly congested con·gest·ed adj. Affected with or characterized by congestion. congested ENT adjective Referring to a boggy blood-filled tissue. See Nasal congestion. . The Colorado Chautauqua is one of only three remaining chautauquas in the U.S. and the only site west of the Mississippi River in continuous operation with its original structures intact. The CCA and the Denver regional center of the National Park Service spent nearly two years crafting a persuasive 63-page nomination package, which had to be approved by two national advisory committees before a final decision from Secretary Norton. A number of events celebrating Colorado Chautauqua's new status as a National Historic Landmark will follow over subsequent months. About the Colorado Chautauqua Association The CCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation nonprofit corporation n. an organization incorporated under state laws and approved by both the state's Secretary of State and its taxing authority as operating for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic or humanitarian purposes. preserving the site and promoting the spirit of the historic Colorado Chautauqua, building community through unique cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences. It leases from the City of Boulder and has full responsibility for 26 acres of Chautauqua Park and its public buildings and cottages, many of which of which can be rented short or long term. For more information visit www.chautauqua.com. For access to historic photos of the Colorado Chautauqua, or to arrange interviews with Colorado Chautauqua historian Martha Vail or executive director Susan Connelly, call Kuvy Ax at 720-329-7327. |
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