In June, Longmont celebrated its 150th anniversary by planting a bur oak tree at Collyer Park, 600 Collyer St., one of three parks that go back to the city’s founding. The tree planting is sponsored by Longmont Power & Communications (LPC), the city’s electric utility.
Longmont 150 Years Emblem
“Planting a tree is symbolic of Longmont’s deep roots and its soaring aspirations,” said Mayor Brian Bagley. “It connects us to the land we know as home, and which is the ancestral home to the Arapaho and other tribes before us. We honor that rich history with a tree that can flourish alongside our community, embellishing one of our historic parks and serving as a reminder of Longmont’s resilience and strength.”
The tree will include a plaque honoring the city’s founding in 1871 and its growth since then as a “vigorous, healthy and strong community.” Beginning as a Chicago colony, Longmont has grown to a city of nearly 100,000 people and has been recognized twice as an All-America City. Despite challenges that have included the 2013 flood and 2020 pandemic, the City has continued to offer high-quality services to its residents and businesses, including electric service from LPC, which has been recognized nationally as a reliable public power provider since 2006, the first year that the honor was offered.
“As Longmont’s municipal power provider since 1912, we’ve shared in the history of this community and we’re excited for its future,” LPC executive director David Hornbacher said. “Our city has an exciting story to celebrate, and it’s an honor for us to be part of that.”