Aurora, CO

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About Aurora

• Amy Adams, six-time Oscar nominee, spent her formative years in Aurora.
• The iconic Casa Bonita restaurant, with its cliff divers, originated near Aurora.
• The Colorado Central Railroad's arrival in the 1870s spurred Aurora's initial growth.
• Aurora boasts the state's largest municipal solar array, powering city operations.
• The Great Depression severely impacted Aurora's agricultural economy and development.
• Named for the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora was incorporated in 1891.
• With over 392,000 residents, Aurora is Colorado's third-largest city.
• Sitting at 5,471 feet, the altitude can make baking a mile-high challenge.
• Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in Aurora.
• A sense of bustling suburban life meets a diverse cultural landscape.
• The Denver Broncos, a close team, won Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
• Overland High School's basketball team won multiple state championships in the 2010s.

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