On 8 March 1985 the post took the first giant step in the big move from the current Headquarters in the Urban renewal area to the site of the new Post home. Commander Paul Erickson and Building Committee Chairman Marvin Nold signed the closing documents on this date for the land purchase. The land is located at 60th and Lamar Streets in Arvada.

Bud Snyder was very diligent as Chairman of the Board of Governors for years in establishing and maintaining a Building Fund Savings Account. This account accrued $197,552.75 that was used to pay for nearly two acres of land that was purchased.

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