Cranford Neighborhood Historic Survey

Did you miss the Cranford survey final presentation? You're in luck. Below is a link to the final survey report. Individual survey forms are on file at the Greeley Historic Preservation Office.

Cranford Neighborhood Historic Survey - Final Presentation and Report

If you have questions or would like a copy of a survey form for a particular property, please contact the Historic Preservation Office at 970-350-9222.

The results are in!
Last fall, the City of Greeley and Metcalf Archaeological Consultants completed a historic resource survey in the Cranford neighborhood. The survey included gathering information and documenting the history and architectural character of 72 properties. The survey also identified properties that are eligible for designation on Greeley's Historic Register.

Join us for a free informational meeting:
Thursday, May 18
6-7 p.m.
City Center South, 1001 11th Avenue

During a short presentation, you will hear about:

• Historically significant properties
• Properties eligible for historic designation
• Incentives for designation
• How to view the survey results

Staff will be available to answer questions.
Questions or unable to attend? Call 970-350-9222

We have an update! The Cranford Neighborhood Historic Survey draft site forms have been provided to the City and the State for review. Metcalf will now begin working on the draft survey report. We are still planning to present the final report in Spring 2023. More details to come.

Metcalf Archaeological Consultants have completed the fieldwork portion of this project. Fieldwork included identifying and gathering data on Cranford's historic resources with in-person visits to each property and documentation of buildings, including condition, alterations, and photographs.

Next up?

Completion of site forms. The forms combine all research, questionnaire responses and photos gathered to date. The forms also note the integrity and significance of a property.

• Integrity is the ability of a property to convey its connection to the past.
• Significance is the importance of a property to the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of a community. Significance can be achieved by meeting one or more of the following criteria:
  Criterion A – Association with historic events or activities
  Criterion B – Association with an important person
  Criterion C – Distinctive characteristics of design, construction, or form
  Criterion D – Potential to yield important information

Once complete, the site forms will be turned in to the City of Greeley and the State's Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation for review. Final project results will be presented to residents in Spring 2023.

Metcalf Archaeological Consultants has begun the architectural survey in the north Cranford neighborhood. Metcalf staff member, Rebekah, will be taking photos and gathering documentation over four days. If you haven't already, there is still time to share your Cranford neighborhood stories by clicking the stories button.

Thank you to everyone that attended our Cranford neighborhood informational meeting. During the meeting, we heard from Rebekah Schields of Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, who will visit each property within the survey area in the coming weeks, weather permitting. Click here to view Rebekah's PowerPoint presentation shared at the meeting. Please keep in mind that this resource survey does not include entrance into your home. It is only visual documentation of building exteriors and additional structures, including photos.

Have you provided information, stories, or photos about the Cranford neighborhood yet? There is still time. Click the Questionnaire and Stories tabs and tell us more.

Join us to learn more about the north Cranford neighborhood historic survey. Staff will give a short presentation about the project and answer your questions.

Wednesday, September 21
6:00-7:00 p.m.
City Center South, 1001 11th Avenue
Enter via the northwest or northeast doorways.
Light refreshments will be served.

This project is funded by a federal grant through History Colorado.