VOL. 15 // ISSUE 02 // FEBRUARY 2016
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A Look at Broomfield’s Early History
The City and County of Broomfield has more than 100 years of history. This issue of The Broomfielder™ takes you on a journey of how Broomfield came to be...
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Broomfield’s Past: Farming, Agriculture, and Open Space Family History Research Begins Close to Home Broomfield’s Journey to Becoming a County in 2001
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How We Came to Be I wish I could have seen it.
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y parents and my uncles have a few stories from the early 1960s when my Mother’s parents were in business in the just blossoming City of Broomfield, but even through these faded photos, I can’t quite picture it. My Grandpa and Grandma DiCino ran the Manor Hotel and Restaurant, then called DiCino’s, at the beginning of the decade when the building was one of the few along a now fully developed Hwy 287. The Manor was built in 1959 and for a very long time was a landmark in the city. My Mom has faded newspaper articles from The Denver Post about my Grandpa’s Italian food and how it was worth the drive all the way down to the toll road in Broomfield to enjoy an authentic Italian meal of homemade cannelloni, a dish he made for Christmas dinner for many, many years. As young girls, my sister and I would play dress up in the ornate 1960s cocktail dresses that my Grandma used to wear to greet Saturday night restaurant patrons while my Grandpa cooked and tended bar. I can almost picture it – but not quite. In preparing for this issue, I learned how the Chamber of Commerce originally met at the Manor and set up “office” space there. I can almost imagine our early leaders planning and organizing over coffee in the restaurant. I have heard how my Mom and her friends cleaned rooms in the hotel and then could enjoy some time by the pool. I can almost picture those girls in the sun in a much simpler time. Later in the decade, my grandparents gave up the business and moved on to other things. By 1971, it was my own parents who settled here and made Broomfield their home. Over the years, the Manor became neglected and fell into disrepair. It was finally torn down in 2003. Even in those last years, I always imagined it how it “was” before. In this issue we have tried to paint a picture and tell a story about how Broomfield started many years ago, through some of the people and events that made it what it is today – I must say we have barely scratched the surface. The photos are faded and some of the stories are worn, but we hope they help you imagine and picture how this great community came to be. Tina Eichner, Editor
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Join the Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Broomfield Auditorium for a special benefit event including a fabulous evening with the acclaimed musical stylings of Lannie Garrett, comedic entertainment from Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, a craft beer tasting, gourmet chocolate sampling from well-known vendors, and a silent auction with great packages up for grabs. Tickets are $20 for BCAH members; $25 for nonmembers; or $59 for two tickets and a BCAH membership for one year. For more information visit www.artsinbroomfield. org/BCAH_Benefit_Event.html.
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Join the Broomfield Symphony for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at 3:00 p.m. at the Broomfield Auditorium. The performance will features Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream, featuring vocalists Lee Ann Scherlong and Sarah Davis Eaton, as well as members of Broomfield's Dance Arts Studio. The famous "Wedding March" is one of the movements of the piece. Tickets: Adult $16, Senior $14 ($12 w/senior coupon), Student (12+) $12, and Child (11 & under) $6. Tickets available online and at the Broomfield Auditorium box office. For more information visit www. broomfieldsymphony.org.
FEBRUARY 28
The Celtic Steps Irish Dance Recital is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Broomfield Auditorium. Colorado's Premier Irish Dance School instructs more than 200 dancers in five Colorado locations. Irish step dancing combines the entrancing rhythms of traditional Celtic music with the grace and energy of dance.For more information visit http://celticsteps.org.
Does Your Child’s School Fit? By Principal, Broomfield Academy
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hrough my many years of giving school tours and open houses, I have frequently been asked the same two questions (or variations of the same two questions) by parents: “How do I know if this is the right school for my child?” and “Will this school meet my child’s needs, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically?” A few years ago, I began answering those questions by suggesting to parents that choosing a school for their child is like choosing a pair of shoes. Do they want a school because it looks good from the outside? Will they choose a school because they want to make it fit… even though some aspects of the program don’t feel good? I suggest that parents choose a school that will celebrate the uniqueness and the spirit of their child. And, that they should consider using fitting shoes as a model for their child’s educational experience. Every parent looks for a good solid educational foundation (the sole of the shoe) so that their child can build lifelong experiences based on an effective curriculum. The design of the school (the shoe ‘upper’) equates to the individual needs and uniqueness of each child. What is the class size? Are there electives and independent studies? You can choose styles ranging from a formal wingtip to a sporty design. Most importantly, is how does it fit? Does the shoe allow room to grow? Often, parents tell me that their child’s preschool that worked for a few years isn’t working anymore. Yes, children do outgrow school programs, just as they do their shoes. The design may need to change with each child’s growth and development. When parents tour Broomfield Academy, I always encourage them to sign their child up for a visit day to explore and experience the school’s educational program firsthand. It is like walking around the shoe store before you buy. Sometimes it may even take more than a one-day visit for parents and children to reach a comfort level. The school program that you are considering for your child should offer you the opportunity to “try it on.” Remember, one size does not fit all. For you and your child, it may be time to go shoe shopping…oh, I mean school shopping! Does your child’s school fit?
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Broomfield’s Early History By Sara Baker, MS, CSCS
Broomfield Train Depot field Photo courtesy of the City and County of Broom
The City and County of Broomfield has more than 100 years of history. Broomfield began as an agrarian community as many people settled here after seeking gold in Colorado’s wilderness. In 1803 the area around Broomfield was brought into the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. According to the Broomfield website, “the area was successively recognized as part of the Missouri Territory, Nebraska, and Kansas until 1861 when the Colorado Territory was created. In 1876, the Broomfield area officially joined the union when Colorado became a state.” 16
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Origin of the Name BROOMFIELD
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roomfield was just a small little town around the area of 120th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard at the turn of the century. The town was made of up a grocery store, a hotel, a bank, and a few other businesses that brought farmers to the area creating a community and the organization of the Crescent Grange. The organization resulted in residents joining together to petition for a postal service. In 1873, the Colorado Central Railroad built a line running north from Golden to the area around the south frontage road of U.S. Hwy. 36 and on the north the railroad connected with the Union Pacific in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This was very significant for Broomfield’s history as this connected the city to Denver where trains were departing to places all across the United States. According to the Broomfield Depot Nomination Form for the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties, the railroad’s “inaugural run from Denver to Boulder occurred on 23 June 1908 with a number of dignitaries aboard the cars, including Colorado Governor Henry A. Buchtel, Denver Mayor Robert W. Speer, and Boulder Mayor Isaac T. Earl.” The City of Broomfield website states that the railroad continued to expand and “by 1909, Broomfield had 19 passenger trains per day coming through town, prompting construction of a new depot which stood at the corner of present-day 120th Avenue and Old Wadsworth Boulevard.” The depot was to serve both the electric interurban and the steam railroad. The depot was constructed in hopes of attracting a more stable and reliable married man as a station agent, who could live with his family in the depot. The depot is still a historical landmark in Broomfield today and is being nominated to the Colorado State Register of Historic Places. With the coming of automobiles, two garages and a filling station joined Grange Hall, the hotel, and a general store. Broomfield now also had a flour mill, cheese factory, bank, creamery, grain elevator, restaurants, lumber yard, and a barbershop. The area then added a sugar beet dump and nearly a dozen homes.
Broomfield Train Depot Photo courtesy of the City and Cou nty of Broomfield
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here are many theories on how Broomfield got its name. The Broomfield Historical Society (which became the Broomfield Depot Museum) has tried to figure out how Broomfield got its name. Jacqui Ainlay-Conley, the Broomfield Depot Museum Administrator, stated “theories abound including that Broomfield was named after a town in England; a town in Iowa or Illinois that went defunct; a person, Charles Taylor Broomfield, who supposedly saved Governor Evans, a railroad investor and supporter, from an ‘Indian ambush’ in 1866; or that it was named by a railroad because of broomcorn growing in the area.” An article in the Tri-City Journal in 1976 expands on a few of these theories stating that “according to a Colorado magazine article on Colorado place names, Broomfield, founded in 1887 … (when) the Denver and Salt Lake Railroad established a station here and one of its officials noticed a small field of broomcorn growing east of Main St. suggested the name ‘Broomfield’ which was accepted and replaced its older designation as ‘Zang’s Spur.’” One of the other theories mentioned is that the city is named after a man. Charles Taylor Broomfield. According to the TriCity article, Broomfield was the manager of the Overland Telegraph Company and he received word that the Governor along with his wife and two small children were to arrive in Julesburg. Broomfield gathered a group of scouts to repel the Indians. They were successful as the Governor’s group arrived safely. TO VIEW THE BROOMFIELDER™ ONLINE VISIT: WWW.LOUDMOUTHMEDIA.COM
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Broomfield’s Past:
Farming, Agriculture, AND Open Space By Elizabeth Buckingham
One of the greatest benefits to living in Broomfield is the wealth of open space and natural areas designed for the entire community to enjoy for walking, biking, fishing, and more. While many residents take advantage of these beautiful lands, few know how they come to be our open space.
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roomfield, like the rest of Colorado, joined the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. When Colorado became a state in 1876, dryland farms covered much of the state’s landscape. According to Broomfield’s official history, found on the city’s website, Adolph Zang bought land in the area that is now 120th Avenue and Olde Wadsworth Blvd. in 1885. The Colorado Central Railroad ran through the area starting in 1873, and the train stop near Zang’s property became known as Zang’s Spur, where locally grown grains would be loaded into railroad cars for delivery to the Zang Brewing Co. in Denver. Zang eventually purchased 4,000 acres of land in the area for his Elmwood Stock Farm, where he bred Percheron horses and tended fruit orchards. Tenant farmers worked half the land in dryland crops and half in irrigated farming, and there was a large turkey operation on the southwest portion of the property. Zang’s land of yesteryear is today’s Broomfield. Today, much of Zang’s initial purchase is of course covered with houses and businesses. A portion, however, is set aside for open space. The mission of Broomfield’s Open Space and Trails Department is “to acquire open space and create a comprehensive trail system that allows for the enjoyment of the outdoors and promotes a healthy environment for people, nature, and the community.” According to the Open Space and Trails Department, “the Broomfield Comprehensive Plan has the ambitious goal of preserving 40%, or approximately 9,617 acres of the community as open lands.” As of March 2014, Broomfield had a total of 7,875 acres, or about 32.8%, of open lands. The balance of 7.2% is expected to be achieved through purchase of land, joint acquisitions with nearby communities, public land dedication, and other innovative funding efforts. A few Broomfield residents have made it their life’s goal to ensure that land is preserved for future generations.
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Eleanor McKinley, a Broomfield resident for nearly fifty years, is lovingly referred to as “the grandmother of open space.” McKinley raised her family in Broomfield, and remembers Broomfield’s origins as a small town, “where everyone was new and it was easy to make friends.” McKinley is a certified Boulder County naturalist, and decided years ago that “Broomfield residents shouldn’t have to travel to Boulder to interact with nature.” She worked tirelessly with other community members to ensure Broomfield’s open space. One such plot, where 433 houses were scheduled to be built, became the focus of a successful door-to-door campaign to encourage Broomfield voters to approve the city’s multimillion dollar purchase of the land for open space preservation. McKinley said that “some people see open land and think ‘That’s a place to build something!’” Instead, thanks to her tireless efforts, “the land can be enjoyed for itself, for the nature.” She pointed out that real estate ads nowadays tend to focus heavily on nearby open spaces, demonstrating the increased interest in preserving natural areas within a city’s boundaries. McKinley thinks Broomfield residents are “so lucky to live in Broomfield … it’s truly one of the neatest places in the world.” McKinley still dedicates her time to many causes that support and promote open space, trails, wildlife, and nature education for the Broomfield community; in July 2015, Ellie’s Pond, at 700 E. 10th Ave., was renamed in honor of McKinley’s preservation efforts. Interested in learning more about Broomfield’s open space? A free color map has all of the latest trail information, along with trail use guidelines, bicycle safety tips, and tips for living with wildlife. Residents can pick up a complimentary copy at the Community Assistance Center at the George Di Ciero City and County Building at 1 DesCombes Drive. Additional information on Broomfield’s open spaces can be found at www.broomfield.org.
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Family History Research Begins Close to Home By Kristen Beckman
Like any community across the country, Broomfield has stories to tell — stories of its history, its prosperity, and tragedies, about its transition from a waypoint during the Gold Rush, to a farming community, to a bustling Denver suburb. At the center of any community’s stories are its characters — the people who traveled through and left little more than footprints, and those who put down roots and stayed.
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roomfield resident Nila Brummond’s ancestors were among the earliest residents of the area that would later become Broomfield. Brummond’s great grandfather Jesse Crooks headed west in 1875 from his native Iowa during the Gold Rush and eventually settled in what is now Arvada. He and his wife, Anna Evans, had six children and built a home roughly in the area of what is now Sheridan and 120th. His daughter, Viola Crooks — Brummond’s grandmother — lived her entire life in the Broomfield area. The stories of the Crooks family are well documented and have been handed down from generation to generation. For genealogists, these types of stories are a colorful counterpart to the factual records that trace the movements of our ancestors as their families grew and as they migrated across the country in search of gold, work or land. Early Broomfield records provide historical snapshots of the lives of the Crooks family. An 1896 Boulder County directory lists Jesse and his wife as two of the 150 residents of Broomfield, described as a flourishing farming town with post, express, and telegraph offices. In the 1900 census, Jesse Crooks is listed as a farmer living in Semper Parish, Jefferson County, with his wife and children. With a little time and effort, anyone can trace their family history to uncover records and stories like those of the Crooks family. The first step to building a family tree is to figure out what you already know, including names of ancestors, and when and where they lived. Interviewing family members about what they remember is both a great starting point and a way to begin documenting stories that are not only interesting but also may provide potential clues. If your ancestors lived in Broomfield or nearby, you may be able to find their original records in area libraries, courthouses or cemeteries. Broomfield has a variety of resources to help with family history research.
Broomfield Genealogical Society Once you have gathered some initial information about your ancestors, the Broomfield Genealogical Society can help you extend your research and find additional information. The group was founded in 2000 to promote interest in genealogy and support members and the public through education and genealogical research.
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Broomfield Bank off of Midway Blvd., 1970
The society holds meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of most months at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Library. Each meeting features a presenter speaking on a topic that can enhance genealogy research, including how to use land records, censuses, emigrant guides, and other tools to break down genealogy brick walls. Guests are welcome to attend the presentations.
National Archives The Denver branch of the National Archives and Records Administration recently relocated to 17101 Huron St. in Broomfield. The facility houses original federal records dating from the mid-1800s to the late 1900s from more than 100 federal agencies and courts. These records include federal population censuses for all states with indexes to the 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920 censuses; Revolutionary War records; pension and bounty land warrant applications; ship passenger lists; and Colorado naturalization documents.
2016 Scheduled Presentations by the Broomfield Genealogical Society Genealogists and researchers can visit the center’s research room to view original documents housed at the facility or its microfilm/genealogy room to access more than 60,000 rolls of microfilmed federal records.
February 18: Archives and Records Administration; Searching in our Nation’s Attic
Local Cemeteries
April 21: Emigrant Guides
To many, cemeteries are associated with sadness and loss, but to a genealogist, cemeteries tell stories of life and families. A poem cherished by genealogists titled “This is a Cemetery” describes cemeteries as a history of people, a perpetual record of yesterday, with testimonies of devotion, pride, and remembrance carved in stone to pay warm tribute to accomplishments and to the life — not death — of a loved one. With its first interment in 1888 and its final interment in 1954, Lakeview Cemetery is Broomfield’s oldest cemetery and is maintained by Broomfield Public Works as a memorial park. For researchers with ancestors who lived in Broomfield during this period, Lakeview Cemetery may offer valuable family history information. Other large cemeteries in the metropolitan area might also provide clues. Founded in 1876, Riverside Cemetery in Brighton is Colorado’s oldest cemetery and is the final resting place for many of Colorado’s pioneers. Fairmount Cemetery in Denver is Colorado’s second-oldest cemetery and is the final resting place of 19 governors, 11 U.S. senators, and many other prominent Denver citizens, along with thousands of ordinary people.
March 17: The Power of Probate May 19: Breaking Down Walls with Census Records and Maps June 16: Land Records July 21: Ethnic History of Early Colorado August 18: They Kept the Home Fires Burning: Researching Women during the Civil War September 15: Organizing your Genealogy Research Starts with a Plan October 20: The Ways and Wiles of Transcribing a Scottish Testament (Will) of 1580
DAR Chapters While the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is primarily a service organization, its membership is lineage based. Membership is granted to women who can prove a lineal descent from soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War or other patriots who supported the war effort. Because of its membership requirements, DAR maintains an online genealogical portal that houses genealogy databases, and local chapters can assist potential members with researching their family tree to establish a link to a Revolutionary War patriot. Colorado has 44 DAR chapters, including the Front Range chapter in Broomfield; the new Indian Peaks chapter covering Louisville, Lafayette, Erie, and Superior; and the Arapahoe chapter covering Boulder.
Web Resources Chances are most of your genealogy research won’t be local. Fortunately, the Internet has made it increasingly easy to find and view original documents and records dating back hundreds of years and spanning the world. Ancestry.com maintains one of the largest repositories of family history records available online. Resources include indexed census images; birth, marriage, and death records; military records; immigration records; city directory listings; yearbook photos; international databases; and much more. Familysearch.org also offers many of the same types of searchable resources for free. Findagrave.com is a virtual worldwide cemetery with more than 138 million listings of individual burials, many of which include user-submitted biographical information and pictures. Volunteers within many communities and counties across the country also have established genealogy websites, often with cemetery listings and other local history information. (Broomfield’s site is located at cogenweb.com/broomfield.) A new tool for genealogists is DNA testing offered by several companies, including Ancestry.com. In most cases, a saliva sample is submitted by mail to the company, which processes the sample to determine an ethnic profile that can show users where their ancestors most likely came from. The testing can also be used to find other researchers with shared DNA to help establish family links. DNA-based genealogy is even helping descendants of slaves, who typically have great difficulty tracking their family history, pinpoint their country of origin and in some cases find living cousins.
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My father, Duane Finnegan, in front of "T he Oasis" liquor store on 120th Avenue in 1962. My parents managed the liquor store in the early 1960s. While the upstairs window says "Law Offices", there were none as my parents lived upstairs. T he building was recently (2014 or 2015) torn down to make room for the new 120th Avenue connection with Colorado State Road 128. TO VIEW THE BROOMFIELDER™ ONLINE VISIT: WWW.LOUDMOUTHMEDIA.COM
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Broomfield’s Journey
Becoming a County in 2 0 0 1 to
By Kristen Beckman
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Broomfield’s history stretches back more than a century to the days when it was a sparsely populated rural area covered with fields of broomcorn from which the city took its name. Broomfield also holds the distinction of being Colorado’s newest county, despite its relatively long history.
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roomfield incorporated as a municipality in the southeast corner of Boulder County in 1961. During the next 30 years, Broomfield continued to grow and annexed portions of adjacent counties to accommodate its booming population. By the 1990s, the city crossed into four counties: Boulder, Adams, Jefferson, and Weld. This county crossover created inefficiencies for Broomfield residents, who frequently had to travel great distances within those four counties to access services at county offices and courthouses. To take care of business in Weld County, for example, a Broomfield resident had to travel to Greeley. In addition, Broomfield residents dealt with four separate county sales tax bases. In the 1990s, Broomfield city leaders began to look for a solution. Officials considered and rejected the idea of joining one of the four counties, and requests for each county to open satellite offices near Broomfield to allow residents to more easily access county services did not come to fruition. By the late 1990s, city leaders were strongly considering the idea of creating a new county. A feasibility study listed the advantages of forming a county as improved delivery of services and lower county property taxes. Disadvantages were substantial expected transition costs, resistance to the construction of a jail,
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the complexity of transferring operations and records, and the cost to campaign for approval of a county. Creating a new county requires an amendment to the Colorado State Constitution, which must be approved by voters. A measure to create a new Broomfield County was put to a statewide vote in November 1998 and passed by a 2-1 margin. The amendment allowed Broomfield to transition to a county over a threeyear period. During the transition, city officials planned and supervised an expansion of city hall and construction of new facilities, including county and district courts and a jail. In addition, county jobs had to be filled. The city already had facilities and
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Broomfield’s Growth:
Beyond the “First Filing” to Colorado’s Second City and County By Dan Powers
The vibrancy of Broomfield borne of diversity of neighborhoods, businesses, parklands, cultural attractions, etc. has made us one of the state’s most desirable cities. Our evolution over the last several decades includes many fascinating benchmarks. Here’s a glimpse at some of the developments and decisions that have shaped Broomfield since the middle of the last century.
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he area that became Broomfield began as stop along the trail that connected Denver with the mountain mining communities. In 1908 the Denver & Interurban Railroad opened a line carrying an electric-powered commuter train between Denver and Boulder, with a stop here. “The D&I’s opening was a benchmark in the city’s history in how it connected people to Boulder and Denver with a convenient mode of travel,” said Jacqui Ainlay-Conley, City and County of Broomfield Museum Administrator. “From 1908 to 1926 the D&I—essentially an electric commuter rail—passed the Broomfield Depot sixteen times day.” Jacqui said this allowed Broomfield residents to shop and enjoy more leisure activities with less effort. “Up until then they were using trains, cars, trucks, and even horses on dirt roads to travel to the city. It also allowed children to attend school beyond the eighth grade—there was no high school in Broomfield at the time. Children could travel on the D&I to Lafayette or Louisville.” Jumping ahead to the 1950s, the post-World War II bedroom community boom was rapidly bringing new residents to Colorado. After opening the Denver-Boulder Turnpike in 1952, the Turnpike Land Company purchased nearby cattle farms and platted the First Filing of Broomfield Heights. As described in the 1957 black and white promotional documentary film made by
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the Turnpike Land Company, titled “Birth of a City - Broomfield Heights, Colorado,” a vision was formed for a “modern dream city for 30,000 people, where everything is carefully planned from the beginning. Civic leaders including Bal Swan, Kenton C.“K.C.” Ensor, Aksel Nielsen, Roger D. Knight, and John J. Sullivan … had the courage in 1953 to say ‘why not, let’s do it.’ Soon plans were underway in earnest. Experienced city planners were retained to make the dream city as perfect as men can conceive.” Principal streets were designed “to carry traffic easily and quickly to and from a smart, modern shopping center. By July of 1955, the walls of 40 homes made new patterns against the sky.” (See the full video at https://goo.gl/bQhaja) The municipality of Broomfield was incorporated as a city of just 6,000 residents in 1961. The Broomfield Chamber of Commerce was a driving force behind the incorporation of Colorado’s first Master Planned Community. In the 1970s through the 1990s, Broomfield stretched beyond its Boulder County borders with annexations into Jefferson, Adams, and Weld counties, with significant population spikes accompanying the arrival of large technology and telecom companies by the middle of the 1990s. Broomfield’s largest employers today include a range of industries, from Level 3 Communications, Oracle America, and Urban Lending 1950
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(Did You Know: Initially this was a toll road?)
City of Broomfield is incorporated
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Solutions, to Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Staples Office Supplies, and Vail Resorts. According to Business View Magazine, Broomfield’s census totals of 7,261 residents in 1970 and 20,730 in 1980 grew to 24,638 in 1990 and 38,272 by 2000. The first nine years as a consolidated city/county saw those figures expand once again – with a 46 percent increase boosting population to 55,889 by 2010. Estimates today have Broomfield around 60,000 residents. Major infrastructure projects occurred around the new County’s creation that have made Broomfield one of the most resourced and centrally located of any of Denver’s northern suburbs. In 2000 the FlatIron Crossing Mall opened, now including approximately 200 shops and restaurants. The Northwest Parkway opened to traffic in 2003 and properties including Interlocken Advanced Technology Environment jumped to prominence when Sun Microsystems and later Level 3 Communications located there in the late 1990s. “Over the years, the City and County of Broomfield continues to rank high as one of the most desirable places to live, work, play, and shop in Colorado,” said Bo Martinez, Director of Broomfield’s Economic Development. “With our high quality of life and strong placemaking values, strategic location, and skilled and highly educated workforce – we consistently attract hightech enterprises and jobs to our community. To date, we have built a strong and diverse economy by developing areas such as the Flatiron District which is anchored by the Flatiron Crossing super-regional mall; the award winning 963-acre Interlocken Advanced Technology Business Park (which is) home to many Fortune 500, fast growing, and start-up companies; plus Arista, a mixed-use transit-oriented development along the US 36 and 120th Avenue retail corridor,” he said. “Looking forward we will continue to work with our public and private sector partners to grow our employment base, and strategically drive growth and investment in targeted areas throughout Broomfield.” See more economic details at www.investbroomfield.com.
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In a full evolution from Broomfield’s bedroom community past, just last year NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, ranked Broomfield the sixth best city in Colorado for millennial job seekers. For more detailed history on Broomfield, visit the Broomfield Depot Museum and also study locally-focused books including Gem of the Mountain Valley (1975) by Laura Spitler and Lou Walther and Silvia Pettem’s Broomfield: Changes Through Time (2001). Color photo below submitted by Linda Shankster T he Broomfield Hotel when it burned down in the 1970s. T he hotel was located on W. 120th Avenue just east of the railroad tracks (I believe there currently is a car wash on that same lot - behind Grease Monkey). 1995
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Broomfield Pioneers
In honor of The Broomfielder ™ magazine’s 15th anniversary, throughout the year we will be looking at some of the great things about Broomfield all centered on the number 15. In this issue we highlight just a few of the many people who helped shape our community. This very short subset of the numerous Broomfield pioneers is excerpted from Carol Turner’s book, Legendary Locals of Broomfield. For more information and stories about other community founders, visit www.legendarylocals.com or search for the title on Amazon.com. Philip Zang – Businessman and brewery owner who owned a farm in Broomfield in the late 1880s. The railroad people called his property “Zang’s Spur.” Brunner Family – The Brunner Family arrived in Broomfield in 1919 and began farming wheat, barley, and oats. Today the Brunner Farmhouse is a community building that sits on the corner of Midway Boulevard and Main Street. Barber Family – The Barber Family came to Broomfield in 1946 and opened the Barber Poultry Farm. Bal Swan – Bal Swan and other founding businesspeople had a vision for the “City by the Turnpike” in the late 1950s that included suburban neighborhoods and a shopping center.
Don Descombes – Broomfield’s first mayor was also active in youth sports across Colorado. Vic Boccard – After moving to Broomfield in 1959, Vic Boccard’s contributions included many years on City Council, supporting numerous community organizations, and writing a column in Broomfield’s newspaper for many decades. George DiCiero – George became Broomfield’s City Manager in 1968 at the age of 25. He served the community for 43 years.
Terhar Family – In 1960, Sill-Terhar Motors opened in Broomfield and eventually became the largest and most successful homegrown business in Broomfield.
Tom Deland – Chief Deland joined the Broomfield Police Department in 1977 and served until 2014.
Spader Family – Walt Spader was Broomfield’s longest serving Mayor from 1975-1987.
John O’Hayre – Chief O’Hayre joined the North Metro Fire Rescue District in 1977 and served until 2009.
Van Buskirk Family – The Van Buskirk’s came to Broomfield in 1956 and were involved in many business and community ventures, eventually opening a real estate business.
Paul Derda – Paul served as the Director of Broomfield Parks and Recreation from 1978 to 2002. Mr. Derda is a fixture at many community events, often serving as the emcee. He seems to know everyone and you know him – as the namesake of the Paul Derda Recreation Center.
Greenewald Family – One of the earliest businesses in Broomfield was The Heights Hardware which opened in 1958. The store eventually became Ace Hardware but was run by the Greenewald’s for 40 years.
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Dr. Bill Markel – Founded Broomfield Family Practice in 1958 which eventually became one of Broomfield’s largest and longest standing medical facilities. Dr. Markel delivered more than 1,000 of Broomfield’s babies.
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Broomfield’s Past By Jennifer Kerr, President and CEO, Broomfield Chamber of Commerce
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n 2009, the Broomfield Chamber moved to our current location. During that move a scrapbook was discovered. The story of how the Chamber began was described on those time-worn pages through articles and pictures. The scrapbook was dedicated to the Chamber by Turnpike Land Company in 1961. The birth of the Broomfield Chamber occurred at the end of 1960. Nearly 70 Broomfield area businesses formed the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Clyde Brunner of Broomfield Veterinary was elected President and Theodore “Ted” Frank was elected as Vice President. Jerry King, attorney was elected as Secretary Manager, and Dave James owner of Cowboy Cleaners was elected as Treasurer. The first official location was, “the new motel building at the west end of Midway” also known as the Broomfield Manor. Monthly meetings were held at “Mary’s Restaurant.” The Broomfield Chamber held its first banquet on January 21, 1961. The door prize for the evening was a Fire Ring Spark Plug donated by H&M Auto Supply. At the banquet, Dr. Clyde Brunner addressed the nearly 100 business leaders in attendance stating the Chamber’s top priority should be to bring forward the question of incorporation. All those at the banquet agreed unanimously. In that same year, the municipality of Broomfield was incorporated. Starting this Chamber was no small act. The business leaders who were involved took their commitment very seriously. They set goals and achieved them. Broomfield is now a City and County and the population has grown from 6,000 in 1961 to more than 60,000 today and growing. In 1961 a Board Spokesman said, “Remember, an organization is no better than its members, and their interests and work will make this Chamber of Commerce a great one.” We hope we are making those founding members proud with our continued hard work and dedication.
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Bal Swan Ball Set for March 5 Around Magical Theme –
Alice in Wonderland By Dan Powers
Broomfield’s longest-running back-tie event celebrates and supports one of the most deserving organizations in the community – get your tickets early and plan to attend the 52nd Annual Bal Swan Children's Center Ball on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
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resented by Varra Companies, the theme this year is “Alice in Wonderland” and decorations and attire will reflect the magic and characters of the beloved story. This year’s goal is to raise at least $300,000 as well as build awareness for the successful programs at Bal Swan Children’s Center. Deah Varra-Pallone is the Ball Chair this year; she and her husband have attended the Ball for the last 14 years. “I’m honored and excited to be helping with this event, and encourage everyone to attend or support however they can,” she said. “We have some exciting things this year including the great magician Scott McCray, live music with local favorite Funkiphino, a silent auction with wonderful offerings, the gaming tables – so much will be going on. Plus you never know who you will bump into, or what they are going to be wearing. It is a really fun time.” With the Alice in Wonderland prompt, some interesting outfits are likely. Of course the standard black-tie attire will set a beautiful and elegant tone. “We will have a photographer strolling the gala, taking lots of pictures,” said Deah. When you attend the Bal Swan Ball, you join more than 500 steadfast Bal Swan supporters and families, elected officials, business leaders, and key local community leaders. Adding to the gala’s impressive circle of local luminaries will be Mistress of Ceremonies TaRhonda Thomas, from Denver’s 9NEWS morning show team and the co-anchor of 9NEWS midday shows. As a nationally-recognized school, Bal Swan’s philosophy and classroom protocol integrates students with special needs and students of typical development. Cheryl McCallum, Director of Development said the funds raised from this event “enable us to positively impact the lives of children through an evidence-based curriculum and on-site services including physical, occupational, speech, and warm-water pool therapies. Students with special needs learn alongside typically developing peers, through an innovative and inclusive model of education and a novel, positive approach to social-emotional development.” “One of the best things that happens that night is hearing from a parent who talks about their experience,” said Deah. “It is always a wonderful, beautiful, tear-jerking moment. When you hear about the things that our school is doing, it is a profound feeling.” Deah’s son Lincoln is a student at Bal Swan and her willingness to share their journey is one way people learn about the amazing impact the school has on local families. “When he was little, he struggled to meet milestones for simple things like reaching, smiling or eating. We were at Children’s Hospital for many tests, and learned of Bal Swan. They welcomed us with open arms when Lincoln had no verbal skills, couldn’t roll over – he was like a 4or 6-month old even though he was two years old. He couldn’t be in a regular classroom; he couldn’t even sit in a chair.” Deah described how doctors and specialists painted a dire picture for Lincoln: he’d likely spend his life in a wheelchair, struggle with simple tasks, and have severe difficulties. “But we found this wonderful community at Bal Swan – within
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BALL DETIALS: When: Saturday, March 5, 2016 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Where: Omni Interlocken Hotel and Resort 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield Tickets: $120 – Reservations required by February 29th (Seated at tables of 10) Attire: Black-Tie optional, or themed to Alice In Wonderland
EVENT TIMELINE: 5:30–7:00 p.m. – Hosted Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction 7:15–9:00 p.m. – Seated Dinner, Program, and Live Auction 9:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. – Dancing, Casino-Style Gambling, Late-Night Sweets the first few months he began to roll over, then crawl, and at the end of the first school year he took his first steps at Bal Swan,” said Deah. “We found a place where he was accepted, could play with other kids in the classroom, where kids encourage him, and we could belong even though the differences could be huge sometimes.” As Lincoln’s diagnoses have been clarified over the years, Bal Swan has provided relevant assistance. “Every time a doctor said there’s something Lincoln can’t do – hold a pencil, jump, talk, ride a tricycle – he’s done it. The teachers are the magic behind the scenes here, and by promoting the upcoming Ball I can give back a little of what they have given us,” said Deah. “After seeing the amazing changes with Lincoln, the school has our heart.” The event is at the Omni Interlocken Hotel and Resort; they’re offering special discounted room rates for attendees. For more information, please contact Cheryl McCallum at 303-466-6308 or cheryl@balswan.org and find more information at www.balswan.org/ ball. Can’t attend? Donations are gratefully accepted online as well.
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