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Aspen Seeks New Home for Plaza Memorial Benches

Elise Thatcher

Memorial benches have been a long tradition in Aspen. But about a dozen that have been living in Galena Plaza now need a new home. The benches honor members of the community, whether they’re long time locals, part timers, or have otherwise spent time in Aspen. Thirteen benches need new homes because they’ll uprooted for a construction project on Galena Plaza.

The city hopes to return them to the people who paid for them. A representative of the Aspen Parks Department says his office will look into auctioning off, or giving away, any benches that are not claimed after six months. Aspen’s memorial bench program was retired in 2009.

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