New at the Douglas County History Research Center
See Douglas County Historic Sites in a whole new way - Google Earth
Did you know, you can see Douglas County as it was in 1937 from Google Earth? By using the history slider bar (the clock icon in the upper menu, you can slide on back to 1937 or 1955 in Douglas County. And now, you can also download a KML file of historic points! This file shows where many historic sites in Douglas County were located, as well as trails, canals and other roads.
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Perry Park: Fulfilment of a Dream
The
Douglas County History Research Center is coordinating the reprint of
The Perry Park Story, a history of Perry Park, a subdivision west of
Larkspur, Colorado. The Douglas County Libraries Foundation is funding
this effort. The new book Perry
Park: Fulfilment of a Dream includes a reprint of The
Perry Park Story
by Ardis Webb, as well as a new chapter written by Sally Maguire, a
long-time resident of Perry Park, which brings the history of the area
up to date. The book also includes the DVD In The Shadow of
Giants, produced by the Network DC.
The book is available at Douglas County Libraries for $12 plus tax. Call or visit your local library to pick up a copy.
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Bear Canyon Cemetery Photos Now
Available