Did the CCC build Red Rocks?

“Red Rocks was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a Depression-era public work relief program under President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal” that put unemployed men, ages 17-23, to work.

How did they build Red Rocks Amphitheater?

The amphitheatre project required them to remove 25,000 cubic yards of rock and dirt and used 90,000 square feet of flagstone, ten carloads of cement, 800 tons of quarried stone, and 30,000 pounds of reinforced steel. The building of this theatre is not a steam-shovel job. The work is being done by man-power.

Is Red Rocks Amphitheatre free?

The park is open every day from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, and admission is free. Concert tickets vary in price depending on demand; for more information on upcoming shows and ticket prices, visit the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre website.

How big is the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado?

The Red Rocks Amphitheatre isn’t just any old concert venue; it’s a massive 640-acre outdoor theater that was formed over millions of years and sits between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. It’s also the only naturally-occurring outdoor music venue in the world.

Who was president when the Red Rocks Amphitheatre was built?

Red Rocks Amphitheatre is one of the grandest achievements of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The CCC existed for nine years and three months and has remained one of the most popular of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal programs. More than 3 million men went through the Corps between 1933 and 1942.

What are the classes at Red Rocks Community College?

RRCC has classes to fit your busy schedule starting throughout the semester to meet your required or elective course needs: On line, W eekend, A ccelerated, H ybrid, S elf-paced, and newly designed classes based on student needs.

Is there shuttle service to Red Rocks Amphitheatre?

Other protocols related to the accessibility at Red Rocks remain the same, including the provision of the shuttle from the Upper South Lot to the South Ramp entrance, however the shuttle service will limit the number of guests on the shuttle and will sanitize seats after each use for your safety.