Celebrate Historic Preservation Month and Learn about Greeley’s Culturally Diverse Sunrise Neighborhood
May is Historic Preservation Month, and Greeley’s Historic Preservation Commission will celebrate Greeley’s culturally diverse past with a walking tour open to the public free of charge.
Sunrise Neighborhood Walking Tour
No reservations are required to join the walking tour of the historic Sunrise Neighborhood at 5:30 p.m. May 15. The tour starts on the west side of Charlie and Laura Archibeque Park at 4th Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, the Sunrise Neighborhood was a home for immigrants to Greeley, starting with Germans from Russia. Japanese, Hispanic, and other families moved to the area soon after.
Comfortable walking shoes, water bottles, sunglasses, and umbrellas are advised.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled and a new time will be announced on the City of Greeley events calendar.
Historic Preservation Videos on GTV8
During Historic Preservation Month, “The Windows of Time,” a series of four presentations, will air on GTV8. Video walking tours of two of Greeley’s historic neighborhoods also will be featured. The “Windows of Time” topics include JMB Petrikin and the Masonic Temple, the POW Camp 202 that was west of Greeley during World War II, the No. 3 Ditch, and Germans from Russia. The videos are also available for viewing on the city’s YouTube channel.
Call for Brown Bag Speakers!
Greeley’s Historic Preservation Commission wants to resume its regular schedule of Brown Bag series events. Do you have expertise in history or historic preservation-related topics? If so, and you're interested in speaking at a Brown Bag event, contact Elizabeth Kellums at Elizabeth.kellums@greeleygov.com or 970-350-9222.
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Release Date:
May 1, 2023