Westminster (Colo.) -- History
Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Awalt, Aline and Russ, 2005 May 10, 2006 September 18
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.
Oral History Interview with Awalt, Don, 2005 August 16, 2006 September 18
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
Oral History Interview with Bean, Wyoma, 2003 March 28, 2006 September 18
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
Oral History Interview with Campbell,"Til" and Gregory, Henry (Tape 2), circa 1975, 2006 September 18
Oral History Interview with Charles McKay, 1988 October 17, 2006 September 18
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.
Oral History Interview with Charles McKay, 1988 October 17, 2006 September 18
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.
Oral History Interview with Christopher, Bill, circa 1975, 2006 September 18
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.
Oral History Interview with Couper, John
Oral History Interview with Dan Montgomery, 1986 June 24
Oral History Interview with Dan Pomponio, circa 1975, 2006 September 18
Family history of the Pomponio Family given in an interview with Dan Pomponio. Dan Pomponio was born to truck farmers Nicholas and Rose Pomponio. Dan came to Colorado when he was six months old and recalls driving the family's freshly harvested produce, consisting of lettuce, peppers, celery, carrots and other greens to the market on the Platte River near Cherry Creek.