A background photograph of the phone booth located in Lafayette, Colorado. It's vintage late-90s/early 2000s, and relatively un touched except for the signage that has variations on the phrase "Lo Siento" in English, Vietnamese, and Estonian

Lafayette

In Lafayette, our 90s phone booth creates a collective ritual to capture the oral history of the past few years and offer a communal experience that lends a listening ear for our stories, allowing us to live with them and find a new narrative.

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Young, handsome Vietnamese man using the payphone to listen to stories
Multi-lingual signage for the phone booth installation
A member of the public listens to a story in the phone booth

Explore other locations

A Puerto Rican woman listening to the stories in the Longmont instillation

In Longmont, the installation focuses on stories gathered from the pandemic—living memories that capture this exact moment in time. Some stories are free form, others scripted. Some are about hope, some are about loss and grief. Have a seat in Grandma’s nook. Pick up the phone, see who is on the other line, and take a moment to be part of someone else’s memory.

A close-up photograph of one of the dioramas from the Nederland Fairy Garden, showing villagers from an African fable

In Nederland, the Fairy Garden is our proof of life after enduring the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an ecosystem that relies on help from its community to maintain its well-being. From the soil packed into the glass to the enchanting villages living on top of it, the existence of this cube was made possible by a large group of Nederland neighbors, friends, and artists.

Hear from your neighbors

This message is anchored by the oral histories gathered from every facet of our county. Do you have a story to share from the pandemic? We would love to hear it!
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Boulder County Public Health Logo of a tree with multiple, minimalist colorful leaves
This work is produced by Boulder County Public Health in partnership with local creatives and county leadership. For current COVID-19 guidance, visit: www.boco.org/covid-19
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