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 his whimsical
steel sculpture depicts important figures in the history of Longmont, including several women. Longmont began as a
colony experiment. A group of Chicago residents established the town as an agricultural community in what was once
called the Great American Desert. They believed that an organized colony stood a better chance of survival than
did isolated pioneer families. Memberships in the Chicago-Colorado Colony sold quickly, and Longmont's soil proved
to be fertile. Its various products are depicted in the sculpture: Lida Empson
stands on the roof of her father's cannery holding a pea pod, a migrant worker hauls a giant sugar beet to the
sugar factory, and two women carrying a slice of pie represent
a favorite Longmont tradition-Pumpkin Pie Days. Elizabeth Thompson
stands next to Library Hall, a symbol of her generous contributions to Longmont's early success.
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