Adams County (Colo.) -- History

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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

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.

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...

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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.

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;...

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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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Grandson of Edward Bruce Bowles. Mother was Maria Bowles Van Scoy Glen was a member of the Home Rule Charter Convention in 1957. In 1946 Glen VanScoy was named postmaster of Westminster. He & wife were the only employees at that time; with a population of 700 they managed the office and they met the train twice a day to deliver & pickup mail. Talks of the postoffice moving, more clerks, house to house delivery began, raising the postoffice to second class then first class.

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March 13th, 1979 Carl Jacobson interviewing Mrs. Eunice Gnos, widow of Edward, at the city Library on 76th Ave. who was active in Westminster History 1920?s ? 1930?s Looking at abstract [lots 1-4 block 111 owned by the Gnos?s now known as 8198 King Street purchased from Charles E. Horne who was the Dean of Westminster University prior to that time. Previously lived at approximately 88th & Irving Street. Ed worked at the Begole Orchards.

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Tom Green was the president of First National Bank of Westminster, the City's oldest bank. Chairman of the Downtown Westminster Redevelopment Committee. Also served on the Westminster District 50 Chamber of Commerce