With statehood finally at hand, Colorado celebrated the ‘Centennial Fourth’ in style

Despite the pomp and circumstance of the Centennial, the summer of 1876 was a fraught and anxious period for the Republican Party.

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 3, 2026

Words: 573

Last Updated: 6 days, 19 hours ago

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Three days after approving a constitution and putting the Colorado Territory on the verge of statehood at last, citizens of the soon-to-be Centennial State had all the more reason to celebrate the nation’s 100th birthday in style.

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