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Red Rocks Park in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
 

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

City and County of Denver Landmark

 
 
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
1. Red Rocks Amphitheatre Marker
Inscription.
Principle construction by Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1848, SP-13C, Mt. Morrison, CO.
1936 - 1941
Dedicated as a memorial to all who served at Mt. Morrison and to the 3 million who served in the CCC nation-wide, 1933 - 1942. The CCC left its heritage in the preservation of America's natural resources for enjoyment by all generations.
 
Erected 1988 by Civilian Conversation Corps Alumni Chapter 7, in cooperation with the City and County of Denver.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkParks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
 
Location. 39° 39.971′ N, 105° 12.445′ W. Marker is in Red Rocks Park, Colorado, in Jefferson County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morrison CO 80465, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Red Rocks Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Front Range Foothills (approx. half a mile away); Cretaceous Time (approx. one mile away); The Rocky Mountains (approx. 1.1 miles away); Brontosaur Bulges
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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Volcanic Ash (approx. 1.1 miles away); Rock Deformation (approx. 1.1 miles away); Late Jurassic Time (approx. 1.1 miles away).
 
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
2. Red Rocks Amphitheatre Marker
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Marker and CCC Worker Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
3. Red Rocks Amphitheatre Marker and CCC Worker Memorial
Plaque on the CCC Worker Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
4. Plaque on the CCC Worker Memorial
"CCC Worker"
Erected in 2004 by Chapter 7, NACCCA
in cooperation with the City and County of Denver.
Dedicated in honor of the 3 million workers who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1942 and to those members of Co 1848, SP 13-C at Morrison, Colorado who were the builders of this Red Rocks Amphitheatre from 1936 to 1941.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre and surrounding countryside image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
5. Red Rocks Amphitheatre and surrounding countryside
Red Rocks Amphitheatre image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
6. Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
7. Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre's "Great Rock" image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
8. Red Rocks Amphitheatre's "Great Rock"
Red Rocks Amphitheatre's "Ship Rock" image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
9. Red Rocks Amphitheatre's "Ship Rock"
About the Red Rocks Amphitheatre image. Click for full size.
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10. About the Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Ancient Inspiration from ancient rocks.
This picture is of the informational display inside the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Visitor Center.
About the Red Rocks Amphitheatre image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
11. About the Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Early Days in the Park
This picture is of the informational display inside the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Visitor Center.
About the Red Rocks Amphitheatre image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
12. About the Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Keeping the Spirit Alive
This picture is of the informational display inside the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Visitor Center.
About the Red Rocks Amphitheatre image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 5, 2012
13. About the Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The CCC's Depression Era Achievement
This picture is of the informational display inside the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Visitor Center.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 890 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 21, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.   10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on July 22, 2012, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.

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