From 2017-2019, The Larimer Senior Group and Artist John Peña collaborated on a temporary work of public art. The project, “Larimer Stories,” consisted of an exterior display structure with removable text that changed every two weeks. The text shared stories from the oldest residents in Larimer about their lives in the neighborhood. Each story unfolded over a series of months while the seasons framed the gradually paced narrative.
Conversation No. 1
The story below was told by Larimer’s oldest living resident, Anthony J. Mainiero. He continued to collaborate with the group until his death at 104 years old.
Conversation No.2
This interview was taken with a resident who had lived in Larimer for 42 years.
“Larimer Stories” by John Peña in collaboration with The Larimer Consensus Group and The Larimer Senior Group with sponsorship by the Temporary Public Art and Placemaking Program of Neighborhood Allies and Shiftworks Community + Public Art.