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The Broomfield Historical Depot Museum celebrates its 100th
birthday, with current and former residents reminiscing about
Broomfield's history. 10/17/2009 |
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Speaking about the depot are Paul Derda, who worked on the depot
project in the past, and Nila Brummand, who spoke on "Memories
from My Grandmother's Diary." 10/17/2009 |
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Renée Kozisek Sereff, depot historic cookbook organizer cuts
the official birthday cake for the depot celebration. 10/17/2009 |
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A sample of Wendy's Emerald School fudge, a selection from the
Depot Cookbook, awaits the visitors. 10/17/2009 |
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Broomfield Mayor Pro tem Walt Spader, a former Broomfield Jaycees
member - the group who worked on moving the Depot to its present
location, hands Peggy Atkinson a Broomfield belt buckle from 1976
for the museum collection. 10/17/2009 |
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Those in attendance span all different age groups coming to
see a bit of Broomfield's history. 10/17/2009 |
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The Broomfield Depot Museum is located at 2201 W. 10th Ave., and
is open from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays, excluding holidays. 10/17/2009 |
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The historic depot was moved from its original location along the
tracks at 120th Avenue to its present-day location on Depot Hill
in the mid-1970s.. 10/17/2009 |
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There were plenty of photos taken in front of the museum as an
estimated 150 people attended the celebration. 10/17/2009 |
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The Legendary Ladies "Unconventional Women of the West" present
portrayals of famous people from Colorado's past. 10/17/2009 |
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Members of the Questers organization, Chimney Sweeps
chapter, dress in period clothing for the event. The are from
left, Claudia Stover, Linda Allen, Betty Floyd, Pattie James,
Peggy Atkinson and Mabel Massey. 10/17/2009 |
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After the presentations, the crowd moved inside for tours of the
museum. 10/17/2009 |
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The museum has railroad information along with other collectables
from the last 100 years. 10/17/2009 |
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Longtime Broomfield Veterinarian Clyde Brunner stands with his
daughter Lisa during the National Anthem. 10/17/2009 |
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Shep, the tollbooth dog, resides now on the depot property after
being moved from his U.S. 36 and Wadsworth Boulevard location this
last week. 10/17/2009 |
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