2020 Scholar Series: The Historic Films of the Pikes Peak Region

In celebration of museum’s groundbreaking Cultural Crossroads exhibit (opening November 2020), the 2020 Scholars Series will promote the latest academic scholarship to foster a new understanding of Pikes Peak Regional history.

This program features the historic films housed in the Special Collections of the Pikes Peak Library District and were shot in Colorado Springs in the past 120 years.

Colorado Springs has a rich history of films produced in the city because of the scenic beauty of the area which made for a natural backdrop for filmmakers.

From the first film shot in 1897 by the Edison Film Company to the various films and commercials shot by the Alexander Film Company, this program will feature clips of these important historic films. This program will also include personal stories from Steve Antonuccio’s book “There is No Such Thing as a Typical Librarian.”

About the Presenter:

Steve Antonuccio retired from the Pikes Peak Library District in 2008 and helped acquire the collection of historic films for the Pikes Peak Library during his 20 year career managing the Library Channel.

He wrote an academic paper on the Alexander Film Company for the Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium in 2012.  He also published a book in 2019 on his career working in libraries entitled “There Is No Such Thing as a Typical Librarian.”