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Carla Mink - President "I became a member of the Yellow Barn Committee because I love history and barns. I can’t imagine driving by the corner of Barkley and 73 and not seeing our unique, historic landmark. I feel that before we move forward into our future- we need to preserve our past."
Deb Watts - Treasurer "My interest in preserving the Yellow Barn is purely to save a a piece of Conifer History. We moved to Conifer in 1986 and i fell in love with the corner at Bradford Junction the first time I saw it."
Teresa Ehlert - Secretary "As the Conifer community grows, more people want to know about the history and origins of this magnificent place. I love to research history, and as the layers are peeled back, the perfect picture of the wild, wild west unfolds. If the Yellow Barn could talk, it would speak of barn dances, community decisions, political rallies, tavern fights, water rights, toll roads, mining, elections, blizzards, etc. It was a place where people could stop and rest before proceeding on their journey through the Colorado mountains. It is the original Conifer."
George Hurst - Charter Member
Resident 36 years
"I was instrumental in creating the organization to preserve the Yellow Barn in May 2003 when I was engaged to plat the property for its present owner. We named the project after the original name of the stagecoach stop, "Bradford Junction" that was developed by Col. Robert Bradford in 1859. This was known as the "Junction House Hotel" and a toll station on the Denver/Bradford and Blue River Wagon Road, connecting Denver with the mining towns of Fairplay and Leadville. This group is strongly dedicated to preserving this 150 year heritage for our community."
Jacqueline “Jacqué” Scott "Even when my grandparents lived in the Evergreen area, the Yellow Barn was a landmark. Now, I believe, this is the Yellow Barn’s last chance to survive. The 1918 structure is old, weathered and vulnerable. It needs desperately to be made structurally sound before it can be used. It cannot stand for many more years without help. It will be an expensive proposition, but if we care, it can be done. That is why I am involved with the Preserve the Yellow Barn at Bradford Junction Corporation. Conifer is changing. For Conifer to grow in a healthy fashion, it needs its history, its stories and its culture to be showcased and not forgotten or destroyed. Join us. We meet monthly on the second Thursday at 10 am at Aspen Perk Coffee. Or call me at 303-674-3701."
Katie Dix "Restoration of a historical building adds an agreeable balance to new developments as well as experienced neighborhoods. It is a pleasure to be a part of bringing that charm to our community."
Gerda Willhem Hess "My family moved to Bradford Junction and the Yellow Barn property in 1946. The next nine years, while we lived there, were a cherished part of my life. The Yellow barn was truly yellow and it served as a working barn for the time we were there. Bradford Junction is important in Colorado history as well as Conifer history. In our fast paced world, we are often too quick to demolish historic structures, therefore losing an important part of our past. I am passionate about preserving this corner so that it will not become just another commercial development. We would lose too much. My vision for the Yellow Barn and its surroundings is for a multi-purpose cultural, historical and recreational area for Conifer residents and others." Friends of The Yellow Barn Friends at One Thousand
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