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Broomfield: Changes Through Timeby Sylvia Pettem
This book covered different eras from 1850 to 2001. From 1850 - 1900,
we see the different families that were the first to establish residence. At that time, the town was
made up of a Post Office, Railroad and the name "Broomfield". 1900 to 1950 saw more farming added and
the railroad flourished. Schools were built along what is now Vance Street. From 1950 to 2001, the
book led us into a major time for city development. Government added more schools and the railroad
changed over to freight, which was more profitable.
Available at both the Broomfield Public Library
and Denver Public Library
Gem of the Mountain Valley: A History of Broomfieldby Laura Spitler, Lou Walther. Broomfield Centennial-Bicentennial Commission, 1975
This book goes into a little more depth of the families and
the history each brought to the new area. We learn about area land markers, and Lakeview Cemetery
with 2 acres and a signed agreement with the city. It looks back with pictures of the grange and
the first church and the first 3 schools (Nativity of the Lord, Emerald and Cottage). Bits and Pieces
from different newspapers were added including a great write up on Shep the dog. It also includes
each mine in Broomfield with the location listed.
Available at both the Carnegie Library in Boulder
and Denver Public Library
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