Columbus Day in Colorado reveals how a devoted advocate helped establish a state holiday and honor a historic figure.
This nonfiction work centers on Angelo Noce, a Genoese-born immigrant who became a key figure in securing October 12 as a legal holiday in Colorado. It chronicles his persistent effort, the support from local leaders, and the formal recognition that placed the discovery of America on the state’s calendar.
Readers will encounter primary‑source material and narrative that illuminate the process behind legislative action, public ceremonies, and the lasting memory of Columbus in Colorado.
- Context on the Columbus Day movement and its key players.
- Documented correspondence and proclamations related to the holiday.
- Insights into civic pride and immigrant contributions in early 20th‑century Colorado.
- A view of how public memory and official recognition intersect in a state setting.
Ideal for readers of Colorado history and those curious about how civic traditions begin and endure.