HERITAGE LAKEWOOD BELMAR PARK MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS On view in the Visitor Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Visit Lakewood.org/Heritage or call 303-987-7850 for hours. Free admission.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS THROUGH OCT. 3 The Shopping Mall Experience: Villa Italia to Belmar Temporary Gallery Celebrate the 55th anniversary of the opening of the first enclosed mall in Lakewood: Villa Italia. Learn about the types of stores in Lakewood before malls became prominent, find out what was on the land that is now Belmar shopping center and consider the future of shopping. Remembrance: Lakewood Memories of WWII Visitor Center Hallway Discover the many experiences of Lakewood residents during World War II, including at the Denver Ordnance Plant, meal planning at home and what members of the military wore. Happy Birthday Heritage Lakewood! Visitor Center Hallway Party on during the 45th anniversary of the opening of Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. Learn about the new museum logo, uncover the history of Belmar Park and enjoy some fun summer activities!
Photos: (Top) Villa Italia exterior after opening, 1966. (Bottom left) Lakewood resident James Jellison, Jr., flying cadet during World War II, 1942. (Bottom right) Belmar Park political button, 1972.
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS Lakewood: A 20th Century Journey Heritage Lakewood’s permanent gallery highlights significant events throughout the 20th century, including the evolution of commercial growth from farmland. Local artifacts immerse visitors in times when people drove Model T’s, worked in World War II factories and incorporated the city. Community Centers: 100 Years of Lakewood Parks Did you miss the Lakewood parks exhibition last year? Want to learn more about the history of wellness at your neighborhood park? Come by every month for a new mini-display, including oral history clips from local residents!
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