History of Cherry Creek Shopping Center with History Colorado
July 9, 2024
About the lecture: Join us for an informative lecture on the history of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver’s first modern shopping mall. Constructed in 1949 on the site of the former city dump by famous Denver architect and developer, Temple Hoyne Buell, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center shaped the history of the iconic Cherry Creek neighborhood. This presentation will explore the history of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center from its original design through its 1990s renovation, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at artifacts and archival materials from History Colorado’s Temple Hoyne Buell Collection.
About History Colorado: Established in 1879, History Colorado offers access to Colorado’s history through cultural and heritage resources like our museums and historic sites statewide, programs for families and adults, stewardship of Colorado’s historic treasures, and resources for students and teachers. The History Colorado Center, designed by Denver-based Tryba Architects, opened in 2012 and offers exhibits, public programs, events, and educational programs that foster cultural understanding through authentic perspectives. The History Colorado Center is also home to the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, State Historical Fund, and Stephen H. Hart Research Center—the portal to our entire collection. For more information, please visit www.historycolorado.org.
About the lecturer: Samantha Martin, Temple Buell Associate Curator of Architecture at History Colorado, is a graduate of Wright State University with a MA in Public History. She joined History Colorado in 2023 as the Temple Buell Associate Curator of Architecture. Samantha is responsible for collecting, preserving, and sharing contextual materials that tell the unique story of Colorado’s built environment.
Program:
4:30pm Doors Open
4:45pm Lecture
5:30pm Q+A with Samantha Martin
5:45pm Up close look at Collections
Accessibility: This event is wheelchair accessible. Please view all accessibility information for the History Colorado Center here.