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Category: History

What Do a Casino Girl, Russian Opera Singer, and Holy Roman Empress Have in Common?
  • Historical Properties, History, Internship
Apparently, they’re all troublemakers. Meg Shaver, manager of Penrose House Conference Center, holds a deep appreciation for all the art displayed in the historic estate. Among…
How Julie Penrose’s Early Philanthropy Informs El Pomar’s Grant-Making Today
  • History
While the Penroses made investments in philanthropy and economic development projects together, much of the Foundation’s early giving was directed by Julie Penrose following Spencer’s death.…
Cementing a Legacy: The Origins of El Pomar Foundation
  • History
El Pomar Foundation’s history of supporting Colorado began before the Foundation was formally established, as co-founders Spencer and Julie Penrose engaged in personal philanthropy in the…
Julie Penrose Inducted into The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame
  • History
We have long been inspired by and have honored the legacy of Julie Penrose as El Pomar Foundation’s visionary and benevolent co-founder. Now, we are in…
A Trip to the Penrose Heritage Museum
  • History
On my first day at El Pomar Foundation, my Nana, Susan Conde, expressed her delight that we could tour the Penrose Heritage Museum together now that…
El Pomar Honors Penrose Heritage as Colorado Springs Commemorates Sesquicentennial
  • History
El Pomar Foundation has long recognized the significance of its history and that of the Penroses and has enjoyed sharing this history with the people of…
Penrose History in Times of Crisis
  • History
While 2020 has been a challenging year, we know it is neither the first nor the last difficult time facing those in our community. Throughout their…
El Pomar Celebrates the 150th Birthday of Julie Penrose with Inaugural Annual Award
  • History
On August 12, El Pomar Foundation celebrated the 150th birthday of its co-founder, Julie Penrose, which was declared Julie Penrose Day by Colorado Springs Mayor John…
Unearthing the Artifacts of Spencer Penrose
  • History
In August of 2019, R. Thayer Tutt Jr., Vice Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of El Pomar Foundation, made a rare discovery in a forgotten storage…