Happy Anniversary Northglenn! We Celebrated 50 Years in 2019.
Year-long Activities
Resident Recognition Program | History Display Case | Collectibles | Northglenn’s Anniversary Mural | Ng50 Farmhouse Ale | 50 Trees for 50 Years
Events
Women’s History in the Making | Incorporation Day Tree Planting | Ice Sculptures | 50 Years Forged in Iron | Plaque Dedication for First City Hall | Celebrate Northglenn | Historic Homes Tour
Memories of Northglenn
Videos | Stories
Highlights
Resident Recognition Program
Dr. Darwin Strickland and former mayor Odell Barry were the first two residents honored in the program.
Every year residents do great things to improve our community and positively affect the lives of others. Share their stories with us and help us celebrate them! Recipients were recognized at the City Council meetings throughout 2019, and this program has now transitioned to our Good Neighbor Awards.
History Display Case
View the gallery of memorabilia in the lower level of City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive. A display case and surrounding walls will feature old photos, blueprints, architectural plans and other items that were found in the city archives and also loaned by Northglenn residents. The display will be updated and changed throughout the year.
Collectibles
The following items were available to the public at City Hall:
- Police 50th Anniversary Challenge Coin - $10. Funds raised supported the production of a 50th anniversary badge for officers.
- 2019 Calendar – FREE
- Commemorative Pin – FREE
- Tree Ornament -- FREE
- Historical Puzzle -- FREE
Northglenn’s Anniversary Mural
At the July 4th Festival, the city unveiled this mural in the pedestrian underpass underneath I-25, just south of the Civic Center. Created by acclaimed local artist Chad Bolsinger, the project illustrates the history of Northglenn with an eye towards its future heritage.
Ng50 Farmhouse Ale
In honor of the city’s anniversary, local company Periodic Brewing devised Ng50 Farmhouse Ale. They brought it by the city’s Food Truck Carnival event for people to try.
50 Trees for 50 Years
To commemorate the city’s 50th anniversary, 50 trees were planted throughout the city. You can spot them by a small sign placed in front.
- Click here to see a map that shows where all 50 trees have been planted.
Women’s History in the Making
March 2019
Northglenn native Laura Richardson (formerly Strickland) came to speak about her journey from Northglenn High School and Northglenn Dolphins swim team up to the highest ranks of the U.S. Army.
Incorporation Day Tree Planting
April 19, 2019
50 years to the day of Northglenn’s incorporation, the city celebrated by planting five trees. The city picked Danahy Park to hold the event, which was named after Hugh Danahy, the city’s first mayor. Students from nearby Westview Elementary joined us for the event. Ironically, Westview is also celebrating 50 years in 2019!
50 Years Forged in Iron
June 5, 2019
Artists from throughout the country came to Northglenn for an iron pour – part art and part performance. Attendees created designs that were turned into small iron blocks they could bring home. The artists created three plaques commemorating the city’s 50th anniversary. They will be placed at city facilities in the near future.
Ice Carving at Food Truck Carnival
May 11, 2019
Artists from throughout the country came to Northglenn for an iron pour – part art and part performance. Attendees created designs that were turned into small iron blocks they could bring home. The artists created three plaques commemorating the city’s 50th anniversary. They will be placed at city facilities in the near future.
Dedication of Northglenn's First City Hall
Sat., Sept. 28, 12 p.m., Elks Lodge, 10969 Irma Drive
The city dedicated a plaque at its first permanent City Hall. Now an Elks Lodge, the building served the city from 1970 to 1981.
Celebrate Northglenn
Sat., Sept. 28, 4-7 p.m., Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive
All of Northglenn came to celebrate the city’s 50th anniversary. They learned about Northglenn’s history and then shared their own stories of Northglenn with us in this free open house event.
Historic Homes Tour
Sun., Oct. 13, 10 a.m-2 p.m., Stonehocker Farmhouse, Deza Estates and Perl Mack Homes
In celebration of the city's 50th anniversary, the Historic Preservation Foundation will host an open-house style tour of some of the vintage homes in our community. Locations include:
- Deza Estates, a small enclave of custom mid-century modern style homes built in the 1950s
- The city's first Perl Mack-developed neighborhoods, which were named “The most perfectly planned community in America” by Life Magazine in 1962
- Stonehocker Farmhouse, the oldest standing brick farmhouse in Adams County, and listed on the National Historic Register
The cost is $10 a person, or $20 per person to receive a print featuring the historic homes of Northglenn. For more go to www.northglennhistory.com.
Photo Galleries
Related Information
- Northglenn Historic Preservation Commission - History of Northglenn Page
- North Metro Fire Rescue District - History Page
- Lt. General Laura Richardson Speech
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