About Boulder, Colorado
Boulder's Origins
Native Americans were the first settlers who resided in the Boulder Valley. They lived in a village near Haystack Mountain where Cheyennes, Sioux, and Utes, visit occasionally.
Gold Miners
In October 1858, the first non-native settlement was established in Boulder County when gold-seekers set foot at Red Rocks. Soon after that, the Boulder City Town Company was spearheaded by A.A.Brookfield—the first U.S. President. Over 4,000 lots were out for sale at $1000 each. Later on, the price was reduced to attract more settlers and buyers.
Territory of Colorado
In February 1861, Boulder City was no longer part of the Nebraska Territory after the Territory of Colorado was established by the U.S. Congress. It became the center for miners looking for silver and gold. The settlers of Boulder City offered the miners with agricultural products, mining equipment, and transport services, as well as drinking places.
Intense Competition
There was a fierce competition for businesses and housing settlements in Boulder County. Residents of Boulder were more stable compared to the ones settled in mining camps. People living in Boulder demanded the establishment of schools, railroad services, and hospital buildings. They also rallied for a better local government system.
Native Americans were the first settlers who resided in the Boulder Valley. They lived in a village near Haystack Mountain where Cheyennes, Sioux, and Utes, visit occasionally.
Gold Miners
In October 1858, the first non-native settlement was established in Boulder County when gold-seekers set foot at Red Rocks. Soon after that, the Boulder City Town Company was spearheaded by A.A.Brookfield—the first U.S. President. Over 4,000 lots were out for sale at $1000 each. Later on, the price was reduced to attract more settlers and buyers.
Territory of Colorado
In February 1861, Boulder City was no longer part of the Nebraska Territory after the Territory of Colorado was established by the U.S. Congress. It became the center for miners looking for silver and gold. The settlers of Boulder City offered the miners with agricultural products, mining equipment, and transport services, as well as drinking places.
Intense Competition
There was a fierce competition for businesses and housing settlements in Boulder County. Residents of Boulder were more stable compared to the ones settled in mining camps. People living in Boulder demanded the establishment of schools, railroad services, and hospital buildings. They also rallied for a better local government system.
First Schoolhouse
The first-ever schoolhouse in the territory was constructed at Walnut and 15th Street in 1860. In the same year, residents of Boulder lobbied for the University of Colorado to be located in Boulder. After a decade, Boulder won the fight and was able to gather almost $15,000 grant. After the construction of Old Main, the University opened to the public with dormitories, an auditorium, and classrooms in it. Railroad Service The transportation system began to improve in 1873 after the railroad service arrived in town. Tracks were gradually laid to offer service to Golden and Denver. The railroad depot was founded in 1980 on Water Street. Additional information |
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City Government
Boulder was incorporated on November 4, 1871, and the city government was formalized along with its incorporation. Jacob Ellison was the first elected mayor of the town, and he lasted for two months in the post.
Population
Boulder's population reached the minimum population required by the state to be incorporated as second class in 1880. During that time, Boulder has more than 3,000 people residing in it. After two years, Boulder was incorporated on April 3. Also in that month, a newly constructed hall became the venue of the newly established local government. Boulder became the county seat in 1867, and the establishment of the first courthouse started. Unfortunately, the courthouse was burned to ashes in 1932. After two years, the courthouse that we now know began construction.
Residential Areas
The first settlement area in Boulder was located in what we now know as the downtown area and some areas in Whittier and Mapleton Hill. The commercial expansion was dominant at that time due to the development of urban housing. The downtown housing remained as residential areas. As the University grew in size and population, the University Hill began its development. In the 1880s, the first flagstone pathways were built.
Boulder was incorporated on November 4, 1871, and the city government was formalized along with its incorporation. Jacob Ellison was the first elected mayor of the town, and he lasted for two months in the post.
Population
Boulder's population reached the minimum population required by the state to be incorporated as second class in 1880. During that time, Boulder has more than 3,000 people residing in it. After two years, Boulder was incorporated on April 3. Also in that month, a newly constructed hall became the venue of the newly established local government. Boulder became the county seat in 1867, and the establishment of the first courthouse started. Unfortunately, the courthouse was burned to ashes in 1932. After two years, the courthouse that we now know began construction.
Residential Areas
The first settlement area in Boulder was located in what we now know as the downtown area and some areas in Whittier and Mapleton Hill. The commercial expansion was dominant at that time due to the development of urban housing. The downtown housing remained as residential areas. As the University grew in size and population, the University Hill began its development. In the 1880s, the first flagstone pathways were built.