Welcome to the City of Thornton Archive's Digital Collections website! 

Our mission is to preserve and share the history of The City of Thornton. 

Explore our featured collections and exhibits below or use the navigation bar on the left to learn more about the archive and the history of the Thornton community!

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Community Pool Dedication

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First Mayor of Thornton, Oyer (Bill) Leary, recounts his experiences creating and dedicating the first Thornton Community Pool.

Thornton Firefighters Ken Freiberg and Jim Scott at a regional fire competition

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Black and white image of former Thornton Volunteer Fire Chief, Ken Freiberg, and former Thornton Firefighter Jim Scott rolling up a fire hose at the…

Announcing the Ken Freiberg Fire Museum at the Carl Nelson Fire Station

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Announcement poster for the Ken Freiberg Fire Museum at the Carl Nelson Fire Station on Dorothy Boulevard