Once a hub for mechanics, laborers and early-morning regulars, the Broken Drum was demolished in 1983 to make way for the 15th Street parking garage.
Author Archives: Silvia Pettem
Silvia Pettem has spent decades researching and writing about Boulder County history. She's also the author of more than 20 books, including Separate Lives: Uncovering the Hidden Family of Victorian Professor Mary Rippon; In Search of the Blonde Tigress: The Untold Story of Eleanor Jarman; and Someone's Daughter: In Search of Justice for Jane Doe, Updated Edition. Silvia's goal for her history column is to offer readers new perspectives on Boulder and the world around them and leave them with an appreciation of the past. She welcomes reader comments and questions and can be reached at silviapettem@gmail.com.
