An artistic layout of Magic Mountain including proposed areas never constructed. (Courtesy The Gardner Family Collection)
Heritage Square was dedicated in 1958, with dreams of becoming as big as Disneyland. In fact, some of its designers and architects had a hand in Disneyland. Historian Richard Gardner spoke with Colorado Matters Host, Ryan Warner. You can view Gardner's on-line exhibit about Magic Mountain here.
Nathan Heffel is a host and producer for Colorado Matters on CPR News. He joined Colorado Public Radio in 2015 and has worked for KUNC, KUVO and KYGO.
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