It's been a while since my last post, but I wanted to do another quick-history on a landmark and building that has become very dear to me, the Boulder History Museum.
The Boulder History Museum is within the historic landmark, the Harbeck-Bergheim house on the Hill in Boulder, Colorado. This beautiful house was built in 1899 for the Harbeck's of New York City. Mr. Harbeck was well known on Wall Street and owned his own dry goods business. The Harbeck's wanted this to be their summer house so they could get away from the city.
The house was later occupied by the Bergheim's who owned a clothing store on Pearl Street. They were at this residence for thirty years from 1939 to 1969. The house was used for multiple community events for a number of years until it became the home for the Boulder Historical Society in 1985 and then the home to the Boulder History Museum in 1987.
This small, local museum is a gateway to the past. Walking into the building itself sets the tone to learning the history of this old mining supply town. When you walk in to the giant foyer and notice the original wood trimmings and grand stairway, it is a beautiful sight. The museum features a two room exhibit space for the current, always changing exhibits and a learning room for children to play and learn. Upstairs has an exhibit space dedicated to Boulder's History. The hallway upstairs is adorned by another ever-changing exhibit that the volunteers work on.
Right now on display is "1968 in America" which displays the rich history of America during war, rebellion, and love. It's only on display until the end of the year so go see it while you can.
www.boulderhistory.org
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