Renovation of former tuberculosis facility unearths 130 years of Colorado history

The Union Printers Home, once the world’s largest care facility for the respite of union printers who suffered from tuberculosis and “black lung,” is preparing for renovation into a community-centered hub.
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[@petuniagoldsmith]

This makes me so happy!

[@sharondrury5676]

Amazing. I can not wait to have a tour. I hope it happens while I can still walk. I’m just about 80.

[@rockymtnpbs]

We're sure it'll be a great tour!

[@kathysenn7664]

This is thrilling! How I wish I could be there to volunteer, if that would be possible, to help go through boxes and catalogue! 130 years virtually untouched! I can feel the life of the building.. every life.. the patients, the caregivers.. it truly is palpable! Thank you for saving this meaningful history.

[@rockymtnpbs]

thank you for your comment!

[@Cydsdad]

A Gem for sure Thank You

[@rockymtnpbs]

thank YOU!

[@cylentstoner]

Nice video! I live in and always have loved Colorado springs

[@rockymtnpbs]

thanks!

[@eleonorbagcal6903]

Is this place planning on opening again?

[@rockymtnpbs]

Yes, you can read more about their plans to make it a building for the community here: www.rmpbs.org/blogs/rocky-mountain-pbs/renovation-of-former-tuberculosis-facility-unearths-130-years-of-history/

[@eleonorbagcal6903]

I was about to say... After the incident that happened, it was shut down.

[@ZaneG18]

But are there ghost?