Greeley Colorado History
As one of the up and coming cities in Northern Colorado, Greeley has a
unique cultural history as well as a colorful present.

11th Avenue Bridge

This art structure is known as11th Avenue Bridge created by Mario
Miguel Echevarria, Steve Wood
and the Rodarte Fun Club.

Ice Haus

The Greeley Ice Haus, a Quality of Life Project approved by the voters in 2002, is Northern Colorado's premier indoor ice arena. This addition to Greeley's historic downtown was carefully designed so that its exterior facade reflects strong, rich traditional architecture while enclosing a state-of-the-art operation.

Blacksmithing at
Centennial Village

Centennial Village is one of four
museums operated by the City of
Greeley. It opened in 1976 as a
Colorado Centennial project and
a U.S. Bicentennial project. The Village gives visitors a look at life in early Greeley and the High Plains from the 1860s to 1920s. The buildings showcase the architectural and cultural heritage of the first settlers.

Union Pacific Railroad Depot

This depot is the third depot which
has served Greeley, an agricultural community founded on the Denver
Pacific Railroad route. In 1880, the Denver Pacific Route was brought
under the umbrella organization of
the Union Pacific Railroad. The
railroad has played a very significant
role in the development of Greeley,
as it provided passenger service and freight service for shipping goods to Greeley and shipping produce and
cattle to urban centers.

Union Colony Civic Center

The Union Colony Civic Center is
Northern Colorado's state-of-the-
art performing arts center. The
UCCC provides Northern Colorado
and the surrounding areas with a
variety of the best local, regional
and national entertainment. From Broadway musicals, to comedy,
concerts, dance, plays and more,
there's always something exciting
coming to entertain you!

Greeley Road with Mountains
in background

Greeley is only 30 minutes from
the nearest mountain canyon.
Although it is hard to see it in
this photo, the mountains can
be viewed in all their glory from
anywhere in Greeley and Northern
Colorado.