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Historic documentation of life at the turn of the 19th century created by residents of Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1901 for the citizens of 2001. Under the direction of Louis R. Ehrich, a prominent 19th century businessman, the items were sealed in a chest which was stored in various buildings on the Colorado College campus until the official opening January 1, 2001 at the Charles Leaming Tutt Library.
Contents of Ms349, Fd 17, Architecture - Thomas MacLaren include: 1 12-page, handwritten document, dated August 3, 1901, addressed "To the Citizens of Colorado Springs of the Year 2001. An account of the architecture of the city at above date," signed by Thomas MacLaren; 1 b&w photo: "T. MacLaren"; 1 printed page from Mountain Sunshine with article, "Architects of Colorado Springs' Past" by W. F. Douglas; 1 copy of pages 41-44 of "Facts Homes' Edition"; 1 printed page from Mountain Sunshine with article, "Paris: The World Beautiful in 1900" by
Virginia Donaghe McClurg; 54 b&w prints and photos of Colorado Springs buildings and residences by a variety of
architects, most identified by owner; 1 paper-bound book, Some Artistic Homes of Colorado Springs, published by Barber and Hastings, Architects.