Westminster (Colo.) -- Biography

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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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.

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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.

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Oral History with Bub Dodson, Council member and MayorCity Council (1963-1973) -- Water Policy -- Standley Lake -- 72nd Avenue Improvements. SCAM -- Independent water management -- stagnant city growth. Metropolitan Home Builder Association -- Westminster reputation- -- lack of building policy. Bill Frances Melody Homes -- Sunset Ridge Ned Phye City Manager -- Water acquisitions -- Recreation district -- elimination of Westminster San District development.

Abstract 120th & Huron -- Ed Whytal moved to farm -- Western Electric -- Avaya. Whytal farm water rights from 1860 were sold to Western Electric Eastlake School -- Picture with Ed Whytal from 1920 -- School Picture from 9th grade -- Spangler, John; Van Scoy, Glen; Larson, Oscar; Phillips, Byrl; Ranum, Iver; Day, Frank (teacher) Baker School 1914 -- Ranum, Kelly (student) Day, Frank (teacher) 72nd Avenue & Federal Boulevard -- Larson Place -- LaConte Shopping Center Community Church at...

Abstract Ed Thwaites was pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years. Ali Joseph was director of staff relations for School District 50 and promoted to superintendent in late 1970's. Reverend Ed Thwaites talks of District 50 Religious Commission, Presbyterian Church, , launching of ACCESS [Adams County Coalition for Emergency Shelter Services] Ali Joseph speaks of the turnaround of the school districts decloning enrollment, teachers agreement, school bond issue-1979;...

Abstract Notables mentioned; "Doc' Shipman, Peck Bean, George Losasso, Leo Cunningham, Tony Gunther, Ray Neilson, Mike Daley, Jerry O'Shea, Chet Sullivan, Bill Sokol, Carl Jacobson, Walt Tindal, Katheryn Herman, Bill Pare, Bill Frances, Jerry Smith, Dortha Abbott, Bob Joyner, Earle Towne, Guy Van Cleave, Leon Wurl, Earl Goodman, & Lee O'Brien. Places/Events: First Firehouse, fire equipment, rodeo, Davey Crockett Day [lake], Post Office, Penquin Drug Store, Farmers Highline...

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DeSpain, Pleasant -- Arrived in Denver in 1860 from Kentucky to Illinois to Denver -- Looking for farm land . They supplied gold boom miners with supplies -- There were 5 boys, Richard (oldest), Ben, my grandfather, Jerry and Jim 1 girl Edith Arapahoe Indian Country -- They would rather trade than fight

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Interview with George & Jean Losasso Grandchildren of the Bowles Family and Margaret Peters, niece of Bowles . Speaks of Volunteer Fire Department;Community; streets, water maitenece, & other City jobs; Towm Marshall.

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Oral History discussion by Henry Gregory and Matilda Campbell about the early means of transportation in Westminster, CO and the Westminster University. Persons of note mentioned in the interview: Mrs. O'Gorman and J.N. Husted. -- Transportation -- Interurban -- local stops -- Westminster University -- Classes -- grounds -- Lowell Blvd -- Irrigation -- Farmer's Highline Canal -- Allen Ditch