In 1910, Lottie Parish, the only daughter of town founders Harvey and Mary Parish, had the honor of scooping up the first shovel-full of dirt and tossing it aside in a ceremonial groundbreaking for what would become the Colorado Condensed Milk Company plant in Johnstown. The condensery was organized by area businessmen and farmers through a tentative agreement with the Mohawk Condensed…
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Although the sign reads Hotel Johnstown, it was commonly known as the “Johnstown Hotel.” Built in 1902 by Montravel (Monte) Tucker on the corner of Rutherford Avenue and Charlotte Street, it was one of the first structures built in Harvey Parish’s new town. It was originally named the Horner Hotel. At some point early on…
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This year’s featured quilter honor goes to Mary Janes of Johnstown. She’ll be front and center against a backdrop of her favorite quilts. Come and see Mary’s quilts and plenty of others, too.
Read MoreThe Johnstown Historical Society is a proud recipient of a recent History Colorado – State Historical Fund (SHF) grant for improvements to the Parish House and Museum grounds.
Read MoreWhen Laurie Forte’s son Joseph started all-day kindergarten, she found herself with a hole in her days that she needed to fill. That was 33 years ago, and she’s been quilting ever since.
Read MoreThe holiday season may be in the distant future for most of us, but at the Johnstown Historical Society, volunteers Shawn Woolworth and Dallas Daniels have visions of snowflakes dancing in their heads.
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