Construction of a school building reflected the importance of universal education and a communityamp39s desire to establish permanence in the everexpanding Western frontier.Since 1859 when Coloradoamp39s first oneroom schoolhouse was established in Denver City over six hundred school buildings have been built across the Centennial State. These schools were often the social centers of the community. Civic town meetings were held in them as well as other political events. Some of these schoolhouses were still operating in rural communities through the 1950s. Today these schools are the touchstones to Coloradoamprsquos pioneering past. Coloradoamprsquos Historic Schools is partregional history and parttravel guide featuring over 140 of the most significant schools across the state all recognized as historic landmarks. Along with interesting school stories and building descriptions there are historic photos and stories of legendary teachers tragedies and even murder over the 150year history of Coloradoamprsquos schools.