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Alamo Square Park, Colorado Springs facts for kids

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Pioneers Museum - former El Paso Coounty Courthouse
Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum

Alamo Square Park is a special place in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's a fun spot where history and nature meet. This park is a great example of how old buildings can find new life.

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What You'll Find There

Alamo Square Park is located at 215 South Tejon Street. It is home to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. This museum is full of interesting things. You can see beautiful art and learn about local history. There is also a museum store.

Outside the museum, the park has cool features. You can find a lovely fountain. There are also interesting sculptures. A nice gazebo is perfect for relaxing. It is a great place to explore.

A Look Back in Time

This park has a long history. From 1903 to 1973, the main building was not a museum. It was the El Paso County Courthouse. This is where important legal decisions were made.

Before it was called Alamo Square Park, it had another name. People used to know it as South Park. It has changed a lot over the years.

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