Longmont History: J.C. Penney gets His Start Longmont has a rich history in agriculture, but many don’t realize that retail legend James Cash “J.C.” Penney got his start as a small business owner on Main Street in downtown Longmont. James Cash “J.C.” Penney came to Denver in 1897, leaving his…
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My name is Mario, and I am a professional Public Artist. I have lived in Longmont for close to 30 years. My family and I love our town! I have several pieces of public Art in Longmont, but my favorite is most likely the one I just completed after many long and happy summer days and nights of…
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Longmont’s Tower Of Compassion Helps Tell One Local Family’s History Longmont has a rich, diverse history and one local Japanese family has made a large impact on our community – an impact that led to the construction of one of Longmont’s most unique structures. It all started in 1908, when a young…
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One visit to Longmont, Colorado, is all it takes to learn the main thoroughfares around town. One question that seems to be asked quite a bit is who Ken Pratt is and why Longmont named Highway 119 after him. To understand Mr. Pratt’s contributions to the community, we have to go back a few decades…
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Old Town Longmont is authentically “Colorado.” Old Town is home to small businesses, charming boutiques, one-of-a-kind restaurants, coffee shops, music venues, art galleries, brew pubs, and much, much more. It’s the site of lively events like summertime festivals, concerts, and art walks. It’s…
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Longmont is named for the famous 14,259-foot mountain peak that can be seen throughout town. It is known as a fourteener (or 14er), one of 53 Colorado mountain summits that exceed 14,000 feet in elevation. Longmont comes from the French phrase, mont, or mountain and Long for Longs Peak. (Sounds a…
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Come with us as we explore the haunted happenings inside the City of Longmont’s Ed Jones Building located in historic, downtown Longmont. Is it haunted? Decide for yourself and continue to read…if you dare. Built in 1897, the Ed Jones building, 519 4th Ave., first served as the Milo G. Rice…
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One of Longmont’s historic properties, The Callahan House, hosts special events, including tours of the home, throughout the year and is a great place to host an event. We explore the history of the home located at 312 Terry Street. The Callahan House was built in 1892 by James Wiggins for its…
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Teddy Roosevelt’s Longmont Visit Has Lasting Impression September 25 marks the anniversary of Teddy Roosevelt’s Whistle Stop Tour that visited Longmont in 1900. Teddy Roosevelt was running for Vice President in 1900 on the ticket with William McKinley. The two would go on to win. However…
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