Preservation Projects > Interpretive Signage & Brochures

Sign detailing the history of the Semper Farm

CHARLES & JULIA SEMPER FARM (WESTMINSTER)

Research and writing for five interpretive signs installed at this hobby farm established in 1881 by Charles and Julia Semper.

Client: City of Westminster, Planning Department







Informational sign detailing the history of street cars

LINDEN STREET (FORT COLLINS, CO)

Development of eight interpretive signs and participation in an Art in Public Places committee for this streetscape improvement project in the former fort area in downtown Fort Collins. The project team received a 2013 Urban Design Award from the City of Fort Collins.

Client: City of Fort Collins, Engineering Department






A sign describing the history of the town of Westminster

WESTMINSTER PROMENADE (WESTMINSTER)

Research and writing for nine interpretive signs on different topics in Westminster history. These were installed at the Westminster Promenade outside the Westin Hotel along the Boulder Turnpike.

Client: City of Westminster, Planning Department















Informative sign about the Schweiger farm horse stable.

SCHWEIGER RANCH (LONE TREE, CO)

Development of seventeen interpretive signs for this fully restored 1890s farm established by the Schweiger family in the countryside between Denver and Castle Rock.

Client: Schweiger Ranch Foundation












UTE CEMETERY (ASPEN)

In addition to a landmark nomination, master preservation plan and management of restoration work, this project included the development of interpretive trail design and a walking-tour brochure for Aspen's pioneer cemetery, in use from 1880 to 1930. (project awarded over $90,000 in grants).

Client: City of Aspen, Community Development and Parks Departments

Awards: Preservation Honor Award, City of Aspen, Historic Preservation Commission (2003), State Preservation Honor Award, Colorado Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects (2005), National Preservation Honor Award, American Society of Landscape Architects (2005)


HOLDEN LIXIVIATION WORKS (ASPEN)

In addition to grant writing, development of a historic preservation plan and field analysis, the project involved interpretive trail planning and sign preparation for this 1891 silver mill site adjacent to the city of Aspen.

Client: City of Aspen, Parks Department


PUBLIC SERVICE CO. ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION (FORT COLLINS)

Preparation of interpretive signage as a mitigation measure for demolition of this circa 1923 power company substation located on Prospect Road.

Client: City of Fort Collins, Planning Department


WESLEY CHAPEL CEMETERY (WESTMINSTER)

Development of a walking tour brochure for this pioneer cemetery, in use from approximately 1891 to 1940 by residents of the agricultural district north of Denver.

Client: City of Westminster