Welcome to reFRAMED: Preservation for a New Day, where what's old is new again! In each episode, Colorado's State Historic Preservation Officer, Dawn DiPrince, chats with key figures to discover what it takes to save Colorado's most iconic architecture through adaptive reuse. What did it used to be? What is it now? How did this happen? It's history and heritage for all! Brought to you by History Colorado.
Join us on this episode of reFRAMED: Preservation for a New Day as we explore the incredible transformation of the historic Walsenburg Mercantile. Host Dawn DiPrince sits down with local entrepreneur Arica Andreatta to discuss how this century-old landmark was reimagined into a vibrant community hub featuring eighty local vendors, a bustling deli, and charming living spaces that is turning a familiar industrial building into a community gathering spot. Discover how this inspiring adaptive reuse project is fueling economic growth and reigniting deep-rooted hometown pride in Southern Colorado. It is a powerful story of how preserving our architectural past can build a brighter, more connected future for the entire community.
1 Jun 2026
Mark Shambaugh and Mark Kozak / Telluride Science and Innovation Center
Built as a train depot in the 1890s the Telluride Science and Innovation Center has gone from brew-pub, to art school, to COVID-19 ward, and now hosts a cutting-edge science facility and event venue. Colorado's State Historic Preservation Officer, Dawn DiPrince, invited Mark Kozak and Mark Shambaugh to discuss the recent renovation, and how adaptive reuse helped keep this badly-needed public event space and historic building from being developed into private condos. They discuss the specific magic the Telluride community brought to the project to life, the building's place in the current science scene, and even share a ghost story. All this and more in an exciting and meaningful episode of reFRAMED.
18 May 2026
Boys & Girls Club of Weld County / Roch Schmitz and Dave Dixon
From its beginnings as a 1940s roller rink to its new life as a teen center, this episode explores the transformation of a long-vacant building in Weld County. Roch Schmitz and Dave Dixon join Colorado's State Historic Preservation Officer, Dawn DiPrince, to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the Boys & Girls Club of Weld County to prioritize creating a dedicated space for teens. Together, they reflect on how revitalizing a property unused for more than twenty years not only meets present-day community needs, but also honors the building's historic past.
4 May 2026
Nathan Beal / La Vista Motel
Nathan Beal and his partners in preservation looked past the so-called "stucco monster" façade of the run-down La Vista Motel and saw the opportunity to restore a piece of Colfax Avenue's history. In this conversation with Colorado's State Historic Preservation Officer, Dawn DiPrince, Nathan shares the story of acquiring the property in 2022 and restoring it as a charming motor lodge. He discusses collaborating with a talented designer to recapture the spirit of mid-century road travel, as well as the unexpected challenge of inheriting outdated online reviews. Nathan reflects on the neighborhood's enthusiastic response to the motel's reopening and the role thoughtful preservation can play in bringing new life to historic places.
20 Apr 2026
Ann Tonia & Brandon Weiss / Fawn Hollow
Ann Tonia and Brandon Weiss got together with Dawn DiPrince, Colorado's State Historic Preservation Officer, to share the story behind their evolving project at Fawn Hollow in Loveland, Colorado. The property features expansive garden space and a unique WWII-era double-barreled Quonset hut with a rich past—from a convenience store to the beloved Bohemian Cottage restaurant. Together, they discuss how to honor that legacy while reimagining the space for a new chapter. From navigating preservation requirements and complex paperwork to collaborating with local organizations, Ann Tonia and Brandon offer an inside look at the challenges and rewards of adaptive reuse. They also reveal their vision for the future, including a self-pour tap house surrounded by expansive gardens, designed to bring people together and foster community.
6 Apr 2026
SPMDTU / Miguel Sisneros
In this episode of reFRAMED: Preservation for a New Day, Colorado's State Historic Preservation Officer Dawn DiPrince sits down with Miguel Sisneros to explore the 126-year history of the Sociedad Protección Mutua de Trabajadores Unidos (SPMDTU) and the building that has housed it for more than a century. Join them as they discuss everything from Colorado's Latino civil rights history to Miguel's personal family connection to the SPMDTU, and the grassroots restoration of its historic building. It's preservation for a new day, and a reminder of how often a community's pride can be rooted in the places that preserve its past.
9 Jun 2025
Brad Rowland / Florence High School
Brad Rowland of Emergent Campus discusses the adaptive reuse of Florence High School into a thriving rural business incubator, highlighting the benefits of historic preservation and economic development in a small Colorado town.
23 May 2025
Lucas Koski / Loveland Feed and Grain
Dawn DiPrince interviews Lucas Koski about preserving Loveland Feed and Grain, an iconic agricultural building, into an arts and commercial space, inspiring artists and entrepreneurs.
25 Apr 2025
Sam Edelson / Denver VA Medical Center
Join State Historic Preservation Officer, Dawn DiPrince, and local developer Sam Edelson for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities encountered during a massive project aimed at repurposing an old VA medical center into housing for Aurora. Learn more about what it was, what it's going to be, and what challenges they faced along the way. It's adaptive reuse and preservation for a new day!
10 Apr 2025
Grant Bennett and Jim Hartman / Pancratia Hall Lofts
Jim Hartman, Grant Bennett, and their partners in preservation were the masterminds behind the massive effort to reimagine and reframe the stunning Pancratia Hall building on the Loretto Heights campus in Southwest Denver. Originally completed in 1930, the building served as a dormitory, classroom, and religious space for the Sisters of Pancretia and the Catholic elementary and secondary school for girls in Denver. Learn more about what it took to save the space in this fascinating conversation with Colorado’s Chief Historic Preservation Officer, Dawn DiPrince. For more information and photos from the episode, visit: https://www.historycolorado.org/podcasts
10 Apr 2025
David Fishering / The Montrose Potato Growers Building
David Fishering shares the story of renovating the Montrose Potato Growers Building from its early uses as the headquarters of the Fruit and Produce Association in the early 1900s to its current form as “The Association,” a community marketplace in the repurposed warehouse. The space offers a social spot to host clubs and meetings, as well as vendor space to sell goods, and food. David shares his personal history with the area and the familial effort with his dad to purchase the iconic Montrose building and secure the funds to preserve it. Join Colorado’s state historic preservation officer, Dawn DiPrince, and discover some of the effort and fine details that went into this adaptive reuse project that preserved an era of Montrose history. For more information and photos from the episode, visit: https://www.historycolorado.org/podcasts
31 Mar 2025
Erin Clark / Silverado Savings and Loan
Erin Clark, Chief Real Estate Investment officer for the Denver Housing Authority, shares the story of the iconic, mid-century mod, turquoise building at 655 Broadway in Denver, Colorado. What was once the Silverado Bank, this 1950s steel framed building has been transformed into 110 permanently affordable apartments. Join Dawn DiPrince, Colorado's state historic preservation officer to discover this wonderful example of adaptive reuse and learn more about office to residential conversion. Who were the partners and what was the financing? For more information and photos from the episode, visit https://www.historycolorado.org/podcasts
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