The City of Brighton was incorporated July 26, 1887. Brighton began as Hughes Station.. It was named after John Hughes who owned the stage line between Denver and Cheyenne. Brighton’s founding fathers were Daniel F. Carmichael and Dewey W. Strong.. In 1879, Carmichael purchased 240 acres at Hughes Station from the Denver Pacific Railroad, and by 1882 owned 720 acres. He was “determined that there should be a town here that would do credit to the splendid valley.” Mr. Carmichael’s wife is credited for naming Brighton after her birthplace, Brighton Beach, New York.Hughes Station Dewey Strong also had a vision of a city in this valley and in 1882 he platted his own addition called Northern Brighton. By the time Brighton incorporated, it began to look like a real town. The first school was completed in 1885 and the historic 1886 Church which has been preserved and is still used for weddings and other occasions is located at 1st and Main Street in Brighton. In 1904 Brighton was named the permanent county seat of Adams County as it was the most populous town in the county at that time. Brighton was a rural, agricultural area. It was the home of the Kuner Pickle Company and the Great Western Sugar Factory. The farming population was largely Japanese. The Japanese continue to play a strong role in the Brighton area as demonstrated by the still successful Sakata Farms. |
-
1913 BungalowMany early homes are still standing and in good condition throughout the original Brighton central. and then the photo '1913 Colonial Style Bungalow'. -
First School - 1905First school in brighton was dated back to 1905. -
Japanese SchoolOne of the first Japanese Schools here in Brighton. -
Main St.Main Street Brighton 1930's
