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The Rise of the Aurora Suburb During the Cold War
Following World War II, Aurora experienced rapid suburban growth. The presence of military centers like Fitzsimons General Hospital, Lowry Air Force Base, Buckley Field and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal brought many military personnel and their families to Aurora. The city transitioned from a small agricultural community to a bustling urban center. Between 1940 and 1960, Aurora’s population expanded by more than tenfold. Meanwhile, the great powers of the Soviet Union and the U.S. faced off causing tension and fear worldwide. Join us on an exploration of Aurora's economic prosperity and suburban expansion during the Cold War.
