School Tour-Commercial Growth
Description
What do a variety store, motel and beauty salon have in common? All were types of businesses that contributed to increased commercial growth after World War II. Students will discover how much money it cost to purchase a toy from the variety store, get a haircut, or order a burger and a shake as a customer in a 1948 diner.
Commercial Growth Activities (20 minutes per activity, 15 students per group):
1940s Diner,
1950s Motel,
1950s-1960s Variety Store and Beauty Salon.
Teachers can choose any activities from General Tour, Agriculture, Commercial Growth, and Community Culture $1 per student and chaperone (per activity). Teachers and aides free
Offered At
City of Lakewood History, Culture & Arts
The City of Lakewood offers three locations to explore and engage in the cultural arts. The Lakewood Cultural Center offers youth and adult arts programming featuring local and national theater troupes, cultural and art classes, rotating exhibits from local Colorado artists and artist-in-residence programs. Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park is a 20th-century museum located in Belmar Park. Home to over a dozen historic structures and houses situated on 15 acres and showcases different pieces of farm equipment and vehicles from the 20th century. The Visitor Center contains two galleries: the Spirit of Lakewood, which tells the story of Lakewood, and the Radius Gallery, which hosts two rotating exhibits each year. The Washington Heights Arts Center offers a wide range of creative art classes for youth through adults. Classes are arranged in short workshop formats to include beginner to advanced pottery classes, metalsmithing, papermaking, weaving, woodcarving, mosaics, painting, and drawing.
Details
Subjects
History, 20th Century, Social Studies
Capacity
15 students, 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Duration
20 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Price Options
$1.00 per Person for School Group