|
Broomfield [check the resources]
A rail stop between Denver and Cheyenne in the 1870's,
Broomfield was known as Zang's Spur. By 1900 it had
about 50 residents. It was later named after the local
farms' major crop, broom corn, which was used to make
brooms. In 1961, the city was incorporated with about
4,500 residents. Located just off Hwy. 36, eight miles
southeast of Boulder, it is now a county of its own and
covers over 27 sq. miles with an estimated population
of 38,000+.
Commercial growth exploded with the opening of FlatIron
Crossing Mall and neighboring Interlocken Business Park -
home to some of the area's largest employers. The business
barometer is high and stable and Broomfield is a thriving,
well managed community. They are planning to expand
their municipal center, construct a new jail and courts
courts complex and offer an extensive, interconnected
system of parks and paths, a community center, outdoor
water park and ball park complex. A truly great place
to live.
|
|
