Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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.
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.
