Sunrise Neighborhood Historic Survey: Share Your Stories

Longtime resident Nickie Archibeque recently shared memories of growing up in the Sunrise neighborhood and the area between 5th and 16th Streets. Where she and her siblings spent their days walking, riding bikes, swimming and simply being together with friends and neighbors.

Nickie also talked about how connected the neighborhood felt, with kids and families looking out for one another and spending time outdoors, especially around Sunrise Park (now known as Charlie and Laura Archibeque Park).

And speaking of the park: Nickie’s sister, Lori, remembers landing her very first job at the newly opened pool. She worked as a basket girl and later served as a lifeguard for the baby pool.

We’d love to hear from you, Sunrise residents: What are your favorite memories from the neighborhood? Sunrise Park, the pool, bike rides, block friends, or anything else that takes you back? Share your story in the comments and help us keep Sunrise’s history alive.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their memories and experiences with us! We're thrilled to learn about the fascinating history of the Sunrise Neighborhood.

As our survey continues, we're excited to share some of the stories we've gathered. Here's the first one from the summer of 1943:

Circuses visited the Sunrise Neighborhood and set up on the grounds where Jefferson Junior High School now stands, at 4th Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets.

Check of out some newspaper clippings we've gathered:

Project update:
The project timeline has been extended due to the size of the area and high number of properties being surveyed. The project will now conclude in 2026.

Stay tuned as we continue to share some of the great stories we are hearing!

Designing Local has begun the Sunrise History Survey. Work includes review of historical documents from the city, county and state. The survey also includes photos of property with in the survey area. The photos are only of exteriors of buildings. No photos of interiors will be taken.

A big thank you to the Sunrise residents who attended the Sunrise Neighborhood Resource Fair on October 4, 2024. It was a fun evening of sharing memories and stories....and dreaming of what Sunrise neighborhood could be in the future.

Attention Sunrise Neighborhood!
Join us for a FREE resource fair at The Millennium Event Center this Friday, October 4 from 5-8 p.m.

While there you'll enjoy free food, music, activities for kids, and learn about free and low-cost services provided by the City of Greeley. You'll also learn about the city's Historic Resource Survey of the Sunrise neighborhood which begin this fall and goes through Spring 2025.

Bring the whole family for a night of fun and sharing - What should Sunrise neighborhood look like in the future? Let us know!