Endangered Archaeological Site: Larimer Square
Source: denverpost.com
Larimer Square
Community archaeology is critical when it comes to historical or archaeological sites. It helps community members become involved in the significance of history. In addition, public outreach on preservation is essential to remember, appreciate, and understand the past and help people in the community answer unresolved questions about history.
It can only have a positive impact on keeping that understanding. Petitions proposed to bring awareness and make a change are to prevent sites from being torn down or vandalized. If we destroy our history, then it will be forgotten.
Source: denverhistory.blog
Source: denverhistory.blog
Unfortunately, preserving many of these historic buildings is a constant battle. Community outreach brought attention to proposals to demolish some of these buildings and build new ones in their place in this shopping district. However, Larimer Square owner Jeff Hermansonand and his partners claim he will not destroy the premises due to local efforts.
Locations like this are essential to protecting and keeping these cities thriving. One place I love going to in my area is Downtown Cocoa Village, and one of my favorite places to visit is New Orleans. I love New Orleans because, especially in the French Quarter, no one is allowed to change anything. There are some new developments; however, historic buildings are still preserved, giving that nostalgia.
References
Rubino, J. (2019, March 20). Larimer Square owner vows not to demolish historic buildings amid effort to redevelop storied Denver block. Retrieved July 31, 2020, from https://www.denverpost.com/2019/03/20/larimer-square-historic-buildings-safe/
Visit Denver. (2019, August 13). Welcome to Larimer Square, Denver’s most historic block. Retrieved July 31, 2020, from https://www.larimersquare.com/
Rubino, J. (2019, March 20). Larimer Square owner vows not to demolish historic buildings amid effort to redevelop storied Denver block. Retrieved July 31, 2020, from https://www.denverpost.com/2019/03/20/larimer-square-historic-buildings-safe/
Visit Denver. (2019, August 13). Welcome to Larimer Square, Denver’s most historic block. Retrieved July 31, 2020, from https://www.larimersquare.com/
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