Broomfield, Colorado Timeline, 1800 – present

The Broomfield archives contains a copy of an anonymous, handwritten timeline of Broomfield history.  We have incorporated a few of of these events into our timeline, which contains links to relevant Broomcorn Express articles. Visit the Broomfield History Collections to view the entire document.

Each marker on the timeline below is linked to a Broomcorn Express article or an external source with a description of the event. Our timeline will continue to grow, so be sure to check back for updates!

Broomfield History Timeline

1800
1858
Colorado Gold Rush and homesteading

https://broomfieldhistoricalsociety.org/featured-article-settlers-and-homesteaders-in-nineteenth-century-broomfield-part-i/ https://broomfieldhistoricalsociety.org/july-sept-2024-settlers-and-homesteaders-in-nineteenth-century-broomfield-part-ii/

1860
1885
Zang purchases land in Broomfield
Zang purchases land in Broomfield

CCOB 2008 report on the Original Broomfield Plan      

1891
1904
1908
1910
1916
1955
Broomfield Heights
Broomfield Heights

The Turnpike Land Company purchases some of Zang’s property and begins to build Broomfield Heights.  

Check out other Broomfield, Colorado timelines:

City and County of Broomfield timeline