Programs, Services, and Exhibits by the Louisville (CO) Historical Museum

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PROGRAMS
	Preservation Month Program MON, May 7 :: 7pm (Library Meeting Room) "Here Today and There Tomorrow: Louisville and its History of Relocating Buildings" presented by Heather Lewis, Louisville Historic Preservation Commission Heather Lewis will base her presentation on her article that appeared in the Fall 2011 issue of The Louisville Historian. She will talk about why buildings were moved around in this area, how it was done, and how owners can try to identify these buildings and their interesting histories. Brown Bag Discussions THUR, June 7 :: 12–1pm (Library Meeting Room) "How Louisville Grew Up: 1880 to 1890" presented by J. Peter Lindquist Join Museum Coordinator Bridget Bacon and special guest presenters for an informal discussion on another interesting aspect of Louisville history. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and share their own stories. Other Brown Bag Discussions for 2012 will be held on September 6 and December 6. Summer Walking Tours SAT, June 30 :: 9:30am (meet on the front steps of the Library) "Main Street Stories" Anne Robinson of the Louisville Historical Commission will be your guide for this wonderful historical tour. Three other tours are scheduled: August 4, September 1, and October 6. NOTE: The walking tours typically last 75-90 minutes, at the discretion of the tour guide.
SERVICES
	Special Tours:
	Tours are provided by request. Please call 303-665-9048 or send us an <email> to request more information.
	Historic Photos:
	The museum has an extensive catalog of historic photos. Reproductions are available. A selection of photos can be searched and viewed through the catalog of the <Louisville Public Library>. [October 31, 2011, The Photo Policy & Agreement is currently under review. Please contact the Historical Museum for more information about photo reproductions and pricing.]
	Superior, CO, 1941. Superintendent, section foreman, and pit boss at the Industrial Mine. (91-01-12)	Circa 1900. Steinbaugh's blacksmith shop, northeast corner of Front and Spruce. J.J. Steinbaugh started the shop in 1892. (E-B-N-1)

	DVD for Sale: "Our Boys & Girls in the Armed Forces, 1943-1944" This unique film was made by L.C. Graves and was generously donated to the Louisville Historical Commission. The film is in color and is approximately ninety minutes long. Also available is an alphabetical list <html or pdf> of people who have been identified on a film of World War II servicemen and women while they were home on leave in Louisville, Colorado. Many of the servicemen and women are shown in front of their Louisville homes with their parents or with Main Street buildings as a background. Other local residents also appear in the film, such as in scenes showing Memorial Day parades. The DVD of this film, “Our Boys and Girls in the Armed Forces, 1943-44,” is available for purchase for $25 at the Louisville Historical Museum, 1001 Main Street, Louisville Colorado. If ordering by mail, please enclose a check for $28 ($25 plus $3 for shipping and handling) and mail to the Museum’s mailing address: 749 Main Street, Louisville, CO 80027. You may <email> the Museum or call 303-665-9048 if you have questions. Proceeds benefit the Louisville Historical Commission.
EXHIBITS
	Featured Exhibit: The Louisville Historical Museum is currently featuring an exhibit entitled Remembering the Monarch Mine Explosion of 1936. For a detailed narrative of this explosion, which killed eight coal miners, as well as its possible causes, read "Blast: The 1936 Monarch Mine Explosion" by William M. Cohen.