From 1881 McAllister Saloon to 2021 Main Street Brewery (history)
Eric Kean and Sam Scruby of Main Street Brewery is celebrating the 140th anniversary of the sandstone building at the corner of Main Street and CO Highway 36/7, which has been operated by multiple owners, and in more recent decades, as a restaurant. LaVern Johnson, director of the Lyons Redstone Museum, spoke to gathered patrons of the new restaurant about the history of the place, from 1881 to 2021 (July)
Lyons Mr & Mrs Good Old Days, Pioneer, and School honors, Program July 8
Hear about the people and families who were honored as part of the traditional Lyons Good Old Days, by the Lyons Historical Society. July 2021.
E. S. Lyon had a hotel in his hometown of Putnam, CN
Edward S. Lyon was an important part of Putnam, Connecticut’s early development. In October 1877, the beautiful hotel he was building across from the depot was almost finished… (read more; see photo)
1902 festivities in Lyons, on the 4th of July (history)
Front page of the Lyons Recorder announcing the 4th of July contests and parade. Exciting day! year 1902.
Lyons Redstone history museum re-opens June 1
Lyons Redstone history museum reopens this year June 1. See a list of exhibits and walking tours.
Longmont Museum announces full season this summer
After a year of COVID-19 precautions, the Longmont Museum will be open this summer, with a full list of concerts, exhibition, camp and more. 2021
Archaeology and History Preservation Month (May) activities/news
Brief history of Town of Lyons. List of events for History Preservation Month. “Retrospective exhibit” at Denver museum. Student poster contest.
Glenn Klepel, Obituary
Obituary of Glenn Klepel – Glenn Klepel served as Trustee from 1992 thru 1996. In 1996 he was elected Mayor and served from April 1996 thru 1998.
He then was elected Trustee again in 2001 and served thru 2004. He worked and live din Lyons over 34 years, until his death.
History Preservation Commission; May is Colorado History Month
This is an introduction to the Lyons Historic Preservation Commission. It lists their goals, including becoming “state qualified,” and getting grants; and doing a walking tour; and putting on a program for under-represented groups in Lyons history.
History: 1920 Improving Meadow Park
June 14, 1920 a proposal for the people of Lyons to take over Meadow Park from the railroad owners. Looking toward opening camping for the “auto tourists.”
Dakota Hogback; origins of Lyons sandstone formation
Learn about the (Lyons) “sandstone hogback” that starts at the Wyoming border, through Lyons, and on down thru Morrison.
History books of Boulder County by Jane Valentine Barker
Author Jane Valentine Barker passed away April 2020. This gives her history and a list of her historic books, and description. Incl. homes and famous women.