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28th Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony
October 21, 2006

At this annual event, the Jefferson Co. Historical Commission announces the winners of its History Writers' Awards, introduces the annual Hall of Fame honorees, celebrates this year's designated Historic Landmarks, and distributes the annual issue of Historically Jeffco magazine.

History Writers' Awards

First Place: Alice Bakemeier,
Music in the Mountains

Second Place: Elizabeth Simmons,
Wouldn't it be Fun-i-cular?

There were no awards in the youth category

The Jefferson Co. Historical Commission invites writers of all ages to participate in its Writers' Award Contest. All topics must relate directly to the factual history of Jefferson County. For rules and application forms please contact Jenn Henkel at 303.271.8447 or see Writers' Award Information.

2006 Hall of Fame Honorees

Each year, the Commission honors one living and one deceased person who have contributed significantly to the history or historical record of Jefferson County. To nominate someone, please call 303.271.8447 to obtain Hall of Fame forms. See Hall of Fame for more information. See complete list of persons designated.

National Register Historic Places:

Jefferson County Landmark Designations 2006

    Ken-Caryl Ranch Equestrian Center,
    Ken-Caryl, 1910s-1920s

    Golden Chateau,
    Golden, 1926

Historically Jeffco Magazine 2006

Current and past issues of the Historically Jeffco magazine are available for $5 at the Department of Archives and Records Management, Jefferson Co. Courts and Administration Building (303.271.8447). The magazine is available free of charge to members of historical societies in Jefferson County.

Contents of Volume 19, Issue 27, 2006:

  Music in the Mountains: The Colorado Philharmonic Orchestra,
    by Alice Bakemeier

  Landmarks: The Golden Chateau and Ken-Caryl Equestrian Center,
    by Richard Gardner

  Jefferson County Historic Hall of Fame

Updated Index of Authors;    Index of Titles by Year