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YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region company history timeline

1878

In 1878, the first project of the volunteer organizers of the Colorado Springs YMCA was to create a public library and reading room - nearly three decades before the first city library.

Since 1878, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region has grown to include branch locations throughout the region and offsite locations at schools and neighborhood centers to reach over 125,000 people each year.

1894

In 1894, Lizzie and Robert Bandhauer 'homesteaded' in a valley near Four Mile Creek and the South Platte River as a permanent home.

1901

In 1901, to help with the courting of their five daughters (they also had two sons!), a dance hall was built.

1948

The Day’s Dude Ranch operated until the YMCA bought the 140-acre property in 1948 for $15,000.

1969

In July 1969, she said to me, "I've lived a long, wonderful life, the best years at the magical valley of Shady Brook where our only transportation was by horse and wagon.

2002

In 2002, Shady Brook was impacted by the Schoonover Fire.

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Founded
1878
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Headquarters
Colorado Springs, CO
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Founders
Bill Lueck,Dr. Michael Thomas,Jim Tooley,Pam McManus,Ron Lamb
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