Celebrating 132 Years of Central City: Share What You Love!

Last Updated 7/10/2025


We're celebrating 132 years of history, heart, and hometown pride in the Historic Central City Antiques District this July, and we want to hear from you! What do you love about Central City? Is it your favorite antique shop, a special memory, the people, or just that feeling you get when you're here?

Share your story with us!
We're collecting community responses to feature throughout July on our social media AND in a special public display (more details coming soon!)

Tell us why you love Central City using the form below!

Let’s honor 132 years by lifting up the voices that make this place unforgettable.

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