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Thornton, Colorado
Adams County
Named for then governor Daniel Thornton,
construction of the new city began in 1953 on a ridge almost 500 feet
higher than any of the surrounding area.
Between 1970 and 1980, Thornton was the
fastest growing of all Colorado municipalities and the city continues to
actively seek new industry for the area. Thornton, which is located just
north of Denver, began in the 1950's as a moderately priced community
giving young couples a chance to own their own homes. Today's home prices,
however, range from moderate to expensive with many developers taking
advantage of the panoramic views available in this community.
The Thornton Recreation Center is a 79,000 square foot, $11 million
facility located on 112th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. It has
amenities to include: an indoor wave pool and a six-lane lap pool, a
second swimming pool, sauna and steam room, conditioning center, fitness
and dance room, gym and gymnastics center, racquetball courts, indoor
tack, multi-purpose room for meetings with state and pre-school care.
Thornton's major employers are Tele Tech, Fischer Imaging, Hi
Tech Manufacturing Company, Auto-Trol Technology, Echo Star
Communications and Space Imaging, Inc.
If you are interested in Thornton or other Denver neighborhoods, please
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Quick Facts on
Thornton:
POPULATION: 72,000
Government: Mayor - Council
Sales Taxes: 8.05%
Utilities: Gas & Electric (Excel Energies), Water, Sewer, and Trash
(City)
EDUCATION:
Mapleton School District #1
591 East 80th Avenue
Thornton, Colorado 80229
(303) 288-6681
Number of Students: 4,436
Number of Schools: 10
Pupil/Teacher ratio: 30:1
Expenditure per Student: $4,484 |
Northglenn
School Dist. #12
11285 Highline Dr.
Northglenn, Colorado 80233
(303) 451-1561
Number of Students: 22,000
Number of Schools: 34
Pupil/Teacher ratio: 24:1
Expenditure per Student: $3,434 |
Commerce
City School District #14
4720 East 69th Avenue
Commerce City, Colorado 80022
(303) 289-3944
Number of Students: 6,200
Number of Schools: 13
Pupil/Teacher ratio: 23:1
Expenditure per Student: $4,178 |
TRANSPORTATION:
20-25 min. - Denver Int'l Airport
15-20 min. - Central Business District
30-35 min. - DTC/Greenwood Plaza
RTD Information: (303) 299-6700
Denver Int'l Airport: 1-800-342-2000 |
UTILITIES:
Gas and Electric:
Public Service Company
(303) 623-1234
Water:
Thornton Utilities Dept.
(303) 538-7370
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LICENSES:
Driver's License:
Division of Motor Vehicles
8996 Washington St.
Thornton, Colorado 80229
(303) 534-1230 |
License
Plates:
Adams County Clerk & Recorder
3947 East 120th Ave.
Thornton, Colorado 80229
(303) 654-6020 |
POST
OFFICE:
Thornton Main Branch
8804 Washington St.
Thornton, Colorado 80229
(303) 297 -6000 |
LIBRARY:
Adams County Public Library
2211 Eppinger Blvd.
Thornton, Colorado 80229
(303) 287-2514 |
SHOPPING
CENTER:
North Valley Mall - I-25 & 84th
Northglenn Mall - I-25 & 104th
Biggs Hypermarket - I-25 & 104th
Westminster Mall - 88th & Sheridan |
RECREATION:
Parks and Recreation
2211 Eppinger Blvd.
Thornton, Colorado
80229
(303) 538-7310 |
INFORMATION
SOURCE:
Metro North Chamber of Commerce
11990 Grant Street, #101
Northglenn, Colorado 80233
(303) 450-0335 |
For more information about Thornton or any of
the surrounding areas, you may request a relocation
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