Heritage Colorado

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7700 Lowell Blvd 1918-1925 Grandmother & Grandfather Miller lived in house. Farmed hay and alfalfa at the top of the hill north of 84th & Washington St Cherry Orchard at 77th Avenue and Newton. 9th Grade at 72nd Ave & Lowell Blvd Doctors in town were Dr Calkins and Dr Russell

Abstract Francis Homes -- South of 72nd Avenue and east of Federal Blvd. Population -- In 1950 it was 1630 -- Mayor -- England, Harvey -- Day, F.M. -- Didn't want to be second class City. In 1960 it was 13,800. Recall Election June 23, 1959 -- Zoning Change at 75th Ave and Lowell Blvd -- Annexation at 72nd Ave at Wolff Rosewood Subdivision -- Installation of storm sewers. O'Shea, Jerry -- Elected to Council November 1957 -- Storm sewer problems so created improvement districts -- street...

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Marietta Bowles Patrick was the daughter of Edward Bowles and Elizabeth Logan Bowles. Mary's husband, Thomas Patrick, was hired as town marshal and water superintendent. Mary Bowles Patrick said she remembers walking to upper School from her home on 72nd Ave. under rows ofbig cottonwood trees that lined Lowell Blvd at that time.

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Interview with Virginia Rigg and her grand niece and grand nephew Shirley and Bob Sheets. wrote Book -- After she was 90 years old -- took a class -- relative captured by Indians. Letters from Alma Rigg -- written when she was 90. Mother (Alma Rigg) -- gave piano lessons

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Interview with Virginia Rigg about growing up in Westminster. Westminster Elementary School -- later renamed Harris Park. Piano Teachers -- Virginia Rigg -- Alma Rigg (Virginia's mother) -- Virginia's grandmother.

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Sarah came to this area in 1936 from New Jersey-Pillar of Fire property; went to school there. Jasper was a minister however did other things such asran farm, milked cows; Born in Moffett Tunnel area;Jack of all trades. Sarah & Jasper were married at the Pillar of Fire Radio Station.After jasper passed away Sarah married his brother Norman Rogers. Original farm 92nd Ave. & Huron Street. Pillar of Fire property area.

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Ron Hellbusch discussing water problems, reservoir, Director of Public Works & Utilities, pavement management, water taps.

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Jack Schofield moved to Westminster in 1939. Talks of Semper, Colorado[now part of Westminster] boundaries 88th to 112th Sheridan to Wadsworth.

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Schweigert, George-Principal Shaw Heights Junior High School 1961-1978 -- School District #50 -- Shaw Heigths Junior High; Orchard Court Alternative School - 1961 to 1078 -- Adams School District # 50