History
James (Jim) Toepfer and HR
James Toepfer, the "Father of Highlands Ranch" In the early 1980s, several people were hired or were transferred from California. James Toepfer was one of those who moved here to Colorado. Jim served as the first President of the Colorado Division of Mission Viejo...
The Epic Bird of Highlands Ranch
THE EPIC BIRD ..... ....…was a symbol created for Mission Viejo after they purchased the cattle ranch from Lawrence Phipps’ estate and started developing the 22,000-acre property into the New Town of Highlands Ranch. According to Kathi Brock, owner of the public...
The Windmills of Highlands Ranch
The Windmills of Highlands Ranch Windmills served a vital role in rural America. In the days before what is today’s Highlands Ranch, windmills dotted the landscape. The early settlers erected them to harness wind power to pump up underground water—a precious resource...
Mission Viejo: In the Beginning: Planning & How the Early Streets were Named
Mission Viejo In the Beginning How the Early Streets were Named Have you ever wondered: Where the first houses built in Highland Ranch are located? What is the significance of that street name?? Or park name? Why was this park named “Springer Park”? and on and...
Scientific and Cultural Facilities Grant Recipients November 2021
Highlands Ranch Historical Society (HRHS) was very honored to receive a grant from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District for the upcoming year. Paul McKeag, HRHS Vice President, attended the grant ceremony in Douglas County on November 9, 2021. Paul is...