Historical Markers in Morrison, Colorado

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Historical Markers in Morrison, Colorado

1 ► Colorado, Jefferson County, Morrison — Dinosaur Ridge — Designated as part of the Dakota Hogback Natural Area —

Designated a Colorado Natural Area in 2002, the Dakota Hogback/Dinosaur Ridge Natural Area in Jefferson County is a crown jewel of statewide, national and international importance. The Dakota Hogback/Dinosaur Ridge Natural Area exemplifies all the . . . — — Map (db m80464) HM

2 ► Colorado, Jefferson County, Morrison — Front Range Foothills —

You are looking out over the edges of tilted and eroded layers of sandstone and shale that lie upon much older rocks in the mountains behind you. If the eroded layers were restored to where you stand they would be more than two miles thick. The . . . — — Map (db m57932) HM

3 ► Colorado, Jefferson County, Morrison — John Brisben Walker —

Devoted family man and visionary businessman. John Brisben Walker is personally responsible for the way much of the front range looks in this area. In his quest for the perfect place to build a home for his family, he preserved thousands . . . — — Map (db m141095) HM

4 ► Colorado, Jefferson County, Morrison — Morrison Fossil Area — National Natural Landmark —

Morrison Fossil Area has been designated a National Natural Landmark This site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the Nation's natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of the environment 1973 National . . . — — Map (db m155600) HM

5 ► Colorado, Jefferson County, Morrison — Summer White House —

In 1911, John Brisben Walker, owner of the property that is now Mount Falcon Park, promoted the idea of a Summer White House. The cornerstone of Colorado yule marble was laid on July 4, 1914 on this proposed site for the building. What you see here . . . — — Map (db m141085) HM

6 ► Colorado, Jefferson County, Morrison — West Alameda Parkway / Dinosaur Ridge — Works Progress Administration — 1937 —

Erected through the cooperation of Federal, State and local governments by Works Progress Administration. Dedicated to the enrichment of human lives. A record of permanent achievement. — — Map (db m155601) HM

7 ► Colorado, Jefferson County, Morrison — What is the Historical Significance of this Site? —

In 1937 the City and County of Denver built Alameda Parkway as the main route to Red Rocks Park. The construction exposed dinosaur tracks, but for many years geologists and members of the public observed them without studying them in detail. In . . . — — Map (db m155602) HM

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