Westminster Historical Society (Westminster, Colo.)

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Description of living at 7616 Bradburn Blvd. -- Rigg House -- England, Harvey & Erma. The historic home c. 1890 was given to Earle Stanley DeSpain and his bride Gertrude Rigg DeSpain. The home where the Awalt's presently live was on the property when the Rigg's purchased the property. Earle DeSpain was the son of Pleasanr DeSpain Jr. born in Harris, Colorado. They have been keepers of the historic home with tales of living there.

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Oral history given by Don Awalt talking about growing up in Westminster at 7616 Bradburn Blvd.--Rigg Home. Ghosts -- Footsteps, Lady dancing in red dress -- Missing Items -- Door opening & closing

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Oral history given by Wyoma Bean about her life in 1950's Westminster. Her husband, Gil, was instrumental in formation of the first shopping center in the area and also served as city councilman and mayor during the 1960's and 1970's. -- Shopping -- Piggly Wiggly -- Smile Hi Thriftway -- Bean's Hardware -- City Council -- Mayor Bean -- London, Sister City -- Banking -- Gil Bean, Board of Directors Wyoming -- Civilian Conservation Corps

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Interview with Bill Reeds, Director of Community Development in Westminster.

Abstract Oral history given by Henry Gregory and Matilda "Til" Campbell (Part 2). They talk about the early days of Westminster University and the location and owners of many properties in the original town, including the Hill House, Mufford House, DeSpain House, and Jacobson House. People of note mentioned in the interview: Dean Horn, Ralph Day, Lynn DeSpain, and Carl Jacobson. -- Westminster University -- Financial Woes -- Pillar of Fire -- Land Owners -- Ralph Day -- Dean Horn --...

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Family History of Church Family & Charles McKay.Mother (Ruth) met father on a cruise -- two children Charles born in 1940 and Berry -- Father was a salesman, furniture, manufacturing and wood carving. Area was all wheat fields, open fields grazing & wheat -- 150-200 calves in the pasture.

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Family History of Church Family & Charles McKay.Mother (Ruth) met father on a cruise -- two children Charles born in 1940 and Berry -- Father was a salesman, furniture, manufacturing and wood carving. Area was all wheat fields, open fields grazing & wheat -- 150-200 calves in the pasture.

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Bill Christopher came to work for Westminster in the last 1960's. Served as City Manager for 33 years beginning in 1976. As Assistant City Manager in 1977, Bill spoke of growth management, building permits, water, attraction of large corporations, financial planning, legal battles, City Parks, recreation centers, and shopping centers. In 1978 as City Manager, water-Standley Lake, sales tax bonds, 1983 25th Anniversary the City Charter, of 1985 train wreck and Westminster Artists Series.

Abstract John moved to Westminster in the 1930?s. John served on Library Committee in 1944 with Jerry Smith. He served on the Westminster City Council and was Mayor of Westminster from 1944-1946. He became the first paid night patrolman on the Adams County Sheriff?s staff for the Westminster Area. At that time Westminster had no police department and relied on the members of the Sheriffs department that lived in our area. He also served on the Westminster Library Board in 1944. John and his family...