Preserving the Penrose Legacy with Sarah Woods

About this episode

The episode discusses the legacy of the Penrose family and the impact of the El Pomar Foundation on Colorado Springs.

With a passion for historic artifacts and collections, S arah Wood s ' path led her from the Midwest to the heart of Colorado Springs – the El Pomar Foundation. E stablished by phi lanthropists Julie and Spencer Penrose back in 1937 , El Pomar continues to make an enormous impact on the community . Learn about the legacy of the Penroses , including the beloved attractions they're responsible for creating, and the rich history you can explore through El Pomar.

People in this episode

Guest: Sarah Woods

Topics covered

• historic artifacts
• community impact
• Penrose legacy
• El Pomar Foundation
• Colorado Springs history

Keywords

• Penrose
• El Pomar Foundation
• Colorado Springs
• historic artifacts
• community impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: El Pomar Foundation, Julie and Spencer Penrose

Places: Colorado Springs

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