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On the Corner 2014 Archives
Bringing the World to Boulder
by Jon Hatch
Jim Palmer stood backstage of the Glenn Miller Ballroom in the University Memorial Center at CU-Boulder amidst the commotion between programs at the Annual Conference on World Affairs (the Conference or CWA). As the director of the conference, he was busy organizing, chatting, greeting, introducing, debating and laughing with those who buzzed in and out of the room. In the mayhem a fellow walked up to him and said, "thank you for all of this!" And the man dropped a piece of paper into Jim's starchy shirt pocket...Read the full story and more from On the Corner in 2014 by clicking here.
On the Corner 2013 Archives
Trudging blindly through morning darkness, blowing snow and freezing temperatures, in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park, Bruce Henderson breathed thick steam from his lips as he whispered to himself, "I am lost"...Read the full story of what happened to Bruce and many other articles in On the Corner from 2013 by clicking here.
On the Corner 2012 Archives
For decades after the first homeowners moved into the lower Chautauqua neighborhood, its few residents lived in a country setting and shopped in downtown Boulder. The area drastically changed in the early 1950's, when an influx of government workers suddenly competed for places to live, work and shop...Read the full issue of On the Corner by clicking here.
On the Corner 2011 Archives
Driving up Baseline road toward Chautauqua, you can't miss the white, stately, modern Wilbur Williams house located at 1434 Baseline road. Completed in 1937, the home will celebrate it's 75th birthday next year. To read the full story of this house as well as many other articles in this edition of On the Corner click here.
On the Corner 2010 Archives
In native lore, the Bobcat totem is a special one. Foremost, the Bobcat animal totem is a sign of patience. Bobcats are superior hunters, and they incorporate stealth, strategy and wield a great deal of patience in their hunting excursions. To read more about the Bobcat and the full On the Corner newsletter, click here.
On the Corner 2009 Archives
Although many are familiar with Boulder's modern architect Charles Haertling, fewer people know about Tician Papachristou. This visionary architect, whose career began in Boulder, designed the distinctive, mid-century home at 1900 King street. If you're curious of how Frank Lloyd Wright influenced the design of this house, and would like to read the full On the Corner newsletter, click here.
On the Corner 2008 Archives
I describe a healthy home as one of the things that contributes to the well-being of the inhabitants as well as the earth. In that spirit, here are some things to ponder....Read all about it in this issue of On the Corner, here.
On the Corner 2007 Archives
Digging out from the these recent snowstorms has been a great opportunity to meet new neighbors and catch up with others. I witnessed some folks shoveling their neighbors side walks and walk ways. Sledding below four pines has also drawn a number of families together. What a place to live. Thank you SNOW!...Read more from this edition of On the Corner here.
On the Corner 2006 Archves
Slightly more than a century ago, real estate developer (and former county treasurer) David Dobbins purchased a 160-acre parcel of land south of the city of Boulder. The land had been homesteaded in 1874, but it's owner lost it's title due to unpaid taxes. Although the property was as barren as Rocky Flats, Dobbins envisioned the settled neighborhood it would one day become...Read the full article and newsletter here.