Editing Lafayette, Colorado (section)

===Historical Markers in Lafayette===
Lafayette, Colorado, is home to several historical markers commemorating its rich history. These markers highlight significant events and locations, such as its [[coal mining]] heritage and notable community landmarks.

# '''City Hall''': The Lafayette City Hall, located at 201 East Simpson Street, served as the city’s government building from 1907 to 1985 and was constructed in February 1907 at a cost of $1,555. A historical marker, installed in 1998 by Lafayette Healthy Communities as part of the Historic Lafayette Walking Tour, commemorates its significance in local government and politics.<ref>{{Cite web |title=City Hall Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=120673 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>
# '''Colorado's Northern Coal Field''': This historical marker commemorates the 1927 [[Columbine Mine massacre]], where six unarmed union miners were killed and many others wounded during a confrontation with state police amid a statewide coal strike. Installed in 1989 by the Colorado Historical Society and other organizations, it honors the sacrifices of miners and their families in the struggle for workers’ rights and the eventual signing of union contracts with the [[United Mine Workers of America]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colorado's Northern Coal Field Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=120145 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>
# '''George Bermont House''': The George Bermont House, located at 203 East Cleveland Street commemorates George Bermont, who arrived in Lafayette in 1890 and owned a store at 309 East Simpson. The historical marker, installed in 1998 by Lafayette Healthy Communities, highlights his contributions to the local community and commerce.<ref>{{Cite web |title=George Bermont House Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=120679 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>
# '''Joe Rodwick House''': The Joe Rodwick House, located at 103 East Simpson Street is notable for being one of the first homes constructed using locally manufactured brick, although Boulder County Clerk and Recorder records show that the structure was built in 1900, which was several years after the local brick company known as "The Dutch Colony" closed. The Lafayette company manufactured soft, non-vitrified bricks.<ref name="LafHist" /> The Rodwick House is built from hard, [[Vitrification|vitrified]] bricks, which were made after 1900 at brick factories in Boulder and Longmont.<ref name="LafHist" /> A historical marker, installed in 1998 by Lafayette Healthy Communities, recognizes the building’s significance as part of the city’s architectural heritage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joe Rodwick House Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=120694 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>
# '''Kettle Dry Goods Store''': The Kettle Dry Goods Store, located at 208 East Simpson Street began as a café in 1909 and later operated as a beauty shop from 1934 to 1992. A historical marker, installed in 1998 by Lafayette Healthy Communities, highlights the building’s long-standing role in the city’s commercial history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kettle Dry Goods Store Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=120555 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>
# '''Mary Miller Historical Mural''': The Mary Miller Historical Mural, located at 775 West Baseline Road combines two historical photographs: an 1862 image of town founder Mary Miller with her husband, Lafayette, and a 1942 photo of miners near a coal mine tipple. Dedicated on October 4, 1998, the mural commemorates Lafayette’s coal mining heritage and marks the site of the Black Diamond Coal Mine, one of over a dozen mines central to the town’s history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mary Miller Historical Mural Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=87606 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>
# '''Miner's Museum''': The Miner’s Museum, located at 108 East Simpson Street is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. Recognized in 1983, the museum preserves and honors the history of the local coal mining community and its significance to the town’s heritage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miner's Museum Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=120143 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>
# '''Padfield House''': The Padfield House, located at 206 East Simpson Street is notable for retaining its original gingerbread architectural details. A historical marker, installed in 1998 by Lafayette Healthy Communities, highlights the home’s significance as part of the city’s architectural heritage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Padfield House Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=120693 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>
# '''Peltier House''': The Peltier House, located at 107 South Public Road was built in 1900 by Peter Peltier, who also opened the Elkhorn Saloon at the north end of the same block. A historical marker, installed in 1998 by Lafayette Healthy Communities, recognizes the house's connection to the town's early commercial and residential history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Peltier House Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=120692 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>