The Northglenn Historic Preservation Commission was created in 1997 to protect, preserve and enhance the city's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural heritage. The commission consists of seven regular and two alternate members that all serve three-year terms. The commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at the Stonehocker Farm Western Heritage Park, 10950 Fox Run Parkway.

Northglenn Residents Needed

The Northglenn Historical Preservation Commission is looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to help preserve the history of Northglenn. The following positions are available:

• Historian/museum - Collect, catalog, clean, repair, care for and store historic objects. Arrange museum exhibits, and interpret them for the public. Oversee the care and up-keep of museum quarters.
• Librarian - Collect, catalog, clean, repair, care for and arrange historical books, manuscripts, newspapers, photographs and other library materials.
• Public relations - Promote programs, membership and funding of historical preservation through published information, lecture, radio and television programs.

The NHPC is also in search for people with the following professional qualifications: history, archeology, architectural history and architecture.

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Stonehocker Property

The Thede Farmhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places and the State Register of Historic Properties in 1998. The farmhouse is commonly referred to as the Stonehocker House. It sits at the center of Stonehocker Park on the eastern edge of the city boundary.

The commission is currently working to restore the Thede House as a museum and cultural center, showing the history of homesteading in Colorado.

Current Board Members

Joyce Downing
Chairwoman
11932 McCrumb Drive
Northglenn, CO 80233
303-457-3542
jdowning@northglenn.org
Initial Appointment: 02/12/2004
Term Expires: 03/23/2015

Maryann Gillespie
Vice Chairwoman
930 Claire Lane
Northglenn, CO 80234
303-451-0524
m_gillespie@live.com
Initial Appointment: 03/25/1999
Term Expires: 05/12/2014

Roy Hess
Secretary Pro Tem
11072 Claire Circle
Northglenn, CO 80234
303-450-9224
roy.hess@comcast.net
Initial Appointment: 11/11/1999
Term Expires: 01/24/2014

Jerry Gavette
Treasurer/Budget Manager
1928 E. 117th Court
Northglenn, CO 80233
303-451-9017
jerrygavette@comcast.net
Initial Appointment: 04/10/2008
Term Expires: 04/10/2014

Diane Cooksey
Member
596 E. 116th Ave.
Northglenn, CO 80233
303-451-1834
E-mail: N/A
Initial Appointment: 03/27/1997
Term Expires: 04/26/2016

Elizabeth Candelario
Member
10673 Loren Lane
Northglenn, CO 80233
303-523-2341
ejcandelario@hotmail.com
Initial Appointment: 01/24/2008
Term Expires: 01/24/2014

Randy Boswood
Member
2775 E. 107th Court
Northglenn, CO 80233
303-704-6489
rboswood@hotmail.com
Initial Appointment: 11/17/2011
Term Expires: 03/23/2015

Yvonne Lehman
Member
721 W. 118th Avenue
Northglenn, CO 80234
303-862-4981
yphantomwar@aol.com
Initial Appointment: 11/17/2011
Term Expires: 02/25/2016

Member
Vacant

Alternate Member
Vacant

Alternate Member
Vacant

Mayor Pro Tem Susan Clyne
Ex-Officio Member
11032 Pinyon Drive
Northglenn, CO 80234
720-308-8759
sclyne@northglenn.org
Initial Appointment: 01/14/2010
Term Expires: November 2013

Staff:
Joyce Altfeltis, clerk to the commission, 303-450-8829