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Historic Landmark Board reviews feasibility of stabilizing 160th Avenue silo and restoring Broomfield Center sign
Summary
Board staff reported a feasibility study and historic-structure assessment for a silo on 160th Avenue; staff said stabilization may follow pending approval and that the silo is eligible for landmark designation. Staff also reported prior research that replacing the Broomfield Center sign would likely exceed $100,000, with alternatives suggested.
At its March 19 meeting the Historic Landmark Board received updates from staff on two preservation projects: a silo near 160th Avenue that may need stabilization, and analysis of the Broomfield Center sign and Brunner Farmhouse.
Judy Hammer, Principal Planner, said staff are coordinating with the Open Space and Trails Department to finalize a feasibility study and historic-structure assessment for the silo located off 160th Avenue. Hammer said the next step, pending approval of the assessment and completion of required reviews, may be to stabilize the structure. She also said the silo is eligible to be listed as a Broomfield historic landmark.
David Allison, History & Museum Supervisor, described research into the Broomfield Center sign (originally installed through 1958 and taken down in 1994). Allison said previous staff work determined that replicating the sign at a smaller scale would have cost more than $100,000 and that full restoration would likely be even more expensive. He recommended exploring lower-cost approaches such as wall art or repurposing parts of the original sign as homage to the original feature.
Why this matters: if the silo is historically eligible, stabilization and landmark designation could preserve a local heritage asset but will require funding and coordination across departments. Likewise, full restoration of the Broomfield Center sign appears to carry substantial cost implications that the board must weigh against alternatives.
Next steps: staff will complete assessments and present findings to the board; the work program plan remains tabled until new members join and the May 21 orientation.
