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Colorado Experience
Ladies of the Mines
Discover the innovation and tenacity of the women caught up in Colorado’s mining bug.
Speer & the City
Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history series, explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado’s rich heritage. Each episode aims to bring history to life, offering fresh perspectives that foster a deeper sense of connection and community among Coloradans.
Speer & the City
Season 3 Episode 306 | 26m 39s | CC
The turn of the 20th Century sparked a massive migration to American cities, leading to an increase in pollution, crime and disease. Inspired by the beautiful modern urban aesthetic displayed in Chicago's World Fair in 1893, Denver's Mayor Robert Speer sought to beautify the city's buildings, parks and community areas while simultaneously constructing a controversial legacy.
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