Fading Past: The Story of Douglas County, Colorado [Paperback]

Susan Consola Appleby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

This new history of the fastest growing county in the United States tells of Indian raids, political intrigue, broken dreams and broken dams, gold seekers, natural disasters, ghosts and an alien sighting, and the quiet achievements of neighbors banding together to create communities. The histories of Douglas County's distinct communities--Castle Rock, Deckers, Franktown, Highlands Ranch, Larkspur, Louviers, Parker, Perry Park, Roxborough Park, Sedalia, and Spring Valley--are covered chapter by chapter. Locations and descriptions of historic sites are part of each chapter.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As the county struggles with rampant growth, Susan Appleby, provides an excellent guide to the past." -- Johanna Harden, archivist, Douglas County Library District

Appleby celebrates the county's surviving landmarks.She has explored every nook and cranny of the county.
--Professor Tom Noel -- Rocky Mountain News, July 28, 2001

About the Author

Susan Consola Appleby grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has been a Coloradan since 1992. Her interest in local history grew as she completed her master's thesis on Douglas County at the University of Colorado at Denver. Her research led to the publication of Fading Past. Ms. Appleby is currently director of publications of the Highlands Ranch Historical Society and is a board member of the Douglas County Historic Preservation Board. She has served as a board member of the Castle Rock Historic Preservation Board.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Filter Pr Llc (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865410607
• ISBN-13: 978-0865410602
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,564,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A DEVOTION TO SAVING THE PAST, June 21, 2001

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This review is from: Fading Past: The Story of Douglas County, Colorado (Paperback)

I don't even live in Colorado yet this book made me feel like I was right there experiencing the changes of a place full of great heritage. The author has a wonderful way of taking you down a historical path, celebrating these places with such a lovely sense of place and roots and an amazing decication to preserving both the past & the present. A very enjoyable read!