City of Northglenn history

Only a few years old, the development received national recognition and was named "The most perfectly planned community in America" by Life magazine and the National Association of Home Builders in 1961.

Those visitors were so impressed with the homes, which ranged in price from $13,500 to $20,350, the high volume of orders swamped Perl-Mack's staff.By October 1962, this new development grew to have 10,000 residents and 3,000 homes.

4, located next to the library, was built in 1967.

Less than three months later, on April 8, 1969, the city held its first election for a mayor, city council, city clerk and treasurer.

In January 1970, the city swore in 15 officers to patrol North Glenn in two cars borrowed from the Adams County Sheriff's Department.

Logo and FlagIn 1973, the City Council decided the city needed a logo and a flag.

The Northglenn Post Office was built just south of 120th Avenue on Washington St in 1976 and two new shopping centers were under construction.

The old City Hall on Irma Drive was sold to the Northglenn Elks in 1981 and was moved to its current location at 11701 Community Center Drive, with a grand opening on Oct.

The city also held an open house for its new Water Treatment Plant.On the AirIn 1984, in a special election the passed the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance, approving a franchise agreement with American Cablevision.

Starting in 1985, council meetings were taped, as opposed to being aired live.

NURA purchased and razed the decaying facility, making way for a needed grocery store in the area.SCL Health opened Northglenn's first hospital just across the street from the Promenade in early 2017.