Poor Richard's Celebrates 50 Years as a Colorado Springs Community Cornerstone

50 years of Poor Richard's in downtown COS

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — They say home is where the heart is. For some, it's with the people you love. As for others, it's been Poor Richard's in downtown Colorado Springs for the last 50 years. "It's truly become my home away from home," said Robin Izer, a local poet and Poor Richard's regular. Izer started coming by Poor Richard's back in 1990 to read books, write poems, and spend time with friends. For her, the feeling of being inside, along with…

Poor Richard's celebrates 50 years as a Colorado Springs community cornerstone

From books to coffee, toys, and even wine, Poor Richard's has evolved over five decades to become more than just a business in downtown Colorado Springs.Richard Skorman started the beloved local institution in 1975 when he was a senior in college, after being paid in books when the store he worked for closed down."I was a senior in college. People made their own change. It just kind of evolved over the years. We were lucky to be able to keep exp…

Poor Richard's celebrates 50 years in business

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A beloved downtown bookstore and eatery is celebrating 50 years in business this Sunday. The bookstore, founded by Richard Skorman in 1975 began as a bookstore and grew into a neighboring cafe in 2005 and a toy store in 1995, famous for its community feel and good reads. Skorman's business partner is his wife, Patricia Seator. On Sunday, the store will celebrate with live music, special deals and giveaways, kids'…