Among Coloradorsquo;s fastest growing cities in the 21st century; Commerce City was settled in the 1850s; located today 8 miles northeast of Denverrsquo;s capitol building. Known for hog farms; truck farms; and dairies; as well as refineries and grain elevators; Commerce City was; during World War II; the site of the enormous Rocky Mountain Arsenal; a U.S. Army weapons manufacturing facility. Incorporated in 1952 as Commerce Town; the name was changed to Commerce City in 1962; which adopted home rule in 1970. Commerce City is regionally famous and nationally recognized for parks and recreation; Buffalo Run Golf Course; Mile High Kennel Club (dog racing); and nearby Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The new Commerce City Civic Center and Dickrsquo;s Sporting Goods Park; which is home to pro soccerrsquo;s Colorado Rapids; were completed in 2007. Commerce City remains a speedily changing municipality with a diverse cultural mix and generations of residents with strong community roots.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Little Bit of HistoryBy DarughIf you grew up in Corsicana. you will enjoy perusing these photos and reading about the towns history.
