History of Boulder, Colorado
The Boulder Valley became Native American's settlement, particularly the tribe of Arapaho. They lived in a town neighboring the Haystack Mountain. On October 17, 1858, explorers of gold founded a non-native colony in Boulder County. Soon after that, the Boulder City Town Company was set up by A.A. Brookfield. A total of 4,044 lots were sold at $1,000 each. Eventually, the cost was lowered to draw more interested public.
Until the U.S. Congress established the Territory of Colorado, Boulder City was a portion of the Nebraska Territory. It served as the headquarters for miners exploring the mountains for silver and gold. Inhabitants of Boulder City supplied these gold seekers with equipment, transport service, agricultural products, and leisure establishments.
There was an intense opposition for new inhabitants and industries within the Boulder County settlements. Citizens of the town were more stable than the ones settled in mining camps. There was a growing need for economic stability and people were supporting the construction of a railroad system, and other establishments such as schools, hospitals, and town leadership.
Until the U.S. Congress established the Territory of Colorado, Boulder City was a portion of the Nebraska Territory. It served as the headquarters for miners exploring the mountains for silver and gold. Inhabitants of Boulder City supplied these gold seekers with equipment, transport service, agricultural products, and leisure establishments.
There was an intense opposition for new inhabitants and industries within the Boulder County settlements. Citizens of the town were more stable than the ones settled in mining camps. There was a growing need for economic stability and people were supporting the construction of a railroad system, and other establishments such as schools, hospitals, and town leadership.
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The year 1860 marks a historical event for the town for the first schoolhouse was constructed within this timeline. Some citizens fought for the University of Colorado to be built in Boulder. The city won and assured a 44.9-acre area for the construction and was able to acquire $15,000.
In 1873, with the boom of the railroad system in Boulder, transportation also developed. Tracks were eventually laid to give access to Golden and Denver to the camps in the west side. On November 1871, the government was validated together with the incorporation of the town of Boulder. Jacob Ellison was the first ever mayor designated in office in 1878. After two years, the town's population grew to 3,000- the minimum number needed before the incorporation of a city. Also, a town hall was constructed just in time for the first meeting of the newly established city authority. Boulder became a county seat in 1867, and a new courthouse was built at this time. |
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The Mount St. Gertrude Academy is the first private institution in Boulder. It was established in 1892 and can be accessed through the railroad system. At that time, Boulder had a productive economy, and the educational system was developing. The town was a recommended location for Chautauqua. Later on, citizens of the city authorized a bond issue to purchase the land where the now known Chautauqua Auditorium is situated.
By the time World War II began, tourism was in a downward spiral. After the war, the trainees who attended the university came back as students and professional individuals. The population in the town was stagnant until 1950 when the number of inhabitants increased to 20,000.
Along with the increase of population was the challenge of looking for a job and preserving the natural beauty of the city. Boulder city government looked for industries that will not harm the environment as well as developing a new highway, improving transportation and establishing new facilities such as the National Bureau of Standards. After the completion of the turnpike to the metropolitan area of Denver, the city pursued expansion.
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By the time World War II began, tourism was in a downward spiral. After the war, the trainees who attended the university came back as students and professional individuals. The population in the town was stagnant until 1950 when the number of inhabitants increased to 20,000.
Along with the increase of population was the challenge of looking for a job and preserving the natural beauty of the city. Boulder city government looked for industries that will not harm the environment as well as developing a new highway, improving transportation and establishing new facilities such as the National Bureau of Standards. After the completion of the turnpike to the metropolitan area of Denver, the city pursued expansion.
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