Weld County, History of Colorado, BIOS: HANSEN, Peter O. (published 1918)
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"History of Colorado", edited by Wilbur Fisk Stone, published by The S. J. 
Clarke Publishing Co. (1918)  Vol. II


p. 282-283


PETER O. HANSEN.

	Although a native of Denmark, Peter O. Hansen has become 
thoroughly imbued with the principles of this country and is today one 
of its most loyal citizens, appreciative of its institutions and its 
opportunities. He is engaged in the floral business in Greeley and 
success has attended his efforts, for he brings to his work not only 
experience and knowledge, but that innate love for nature which is so 
necessary to attain success along his particular line. Moreover, he 
possesses good taste and these combined qualities and attributes secure 
for him a large and prosperous trade.

	Mr. Hansen was born in Flakkebjerg, Denmark, in April, 1880, a 
son of Peter and Inger (Hansen) Hansen. natives of Denmark. Both have 
passed away, the mother in 1911 and the father in 1913. Their son, 
Peter O. Hansen, received his early education in the schools of his 
native land. He first identified himself with the trade in that country 
and, having become well grounded as a florist, he bethought himself of 
the opportunities of America and decided upon emigration. After coming 
to the new world he located in the middle west, taking up his residence 
in Chicago in 1904. The big city, however, had no attractions for him 
and he remained only about ten weeks, going at the end of that time to 
Fort Dodge, Iowa, where he continued for two years, removing from there 
to Springfield, Illinois. After ten months, however, he returned to 
Fort Dodge, where he was in the employ of others for another year, but 
he was desirous of engaging in business independently and, having saved 
his earnings, he built a greenhouse in partnership with two others and 
successfully operated the same for three years. The firm was 
incorporated and Mr. Hansen became president of the company. At the end 
of three years, however, he sold his stock and in June, 1911, came to 
Greeley, Colorado, where he bought an old greenhouse and engaged in the 
florist's business. He completely overhauled and remodeled the place 
and from time to time added space until he now has the largest 
greenhouse in this part of the state. His business covers a wide 
territory and he ships to practically all parts of this section of 
Colorado. He is thoroughly acquainted with horticulture and his plants 
enjoy a high and wide reputation for beauty and virility. His efforts 
are bringing him a considerable income and he is reckoned among the 
substantial citizens of his city.

	After having become an American citizen Mr. Hansen gave his 
political allegiance to the republican party and he is still affiliated 
with this organization. He maintains a pleasant home at No. 712 
Thirteenth street, Greeley, and there he often sees his many friends, 
haying become very popular in social circles of the city. Fraternally 
he is prominent in the Masonic order. He also belongs to the 
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the Woodmen 
of the World, and also to the Rebekahs and the Eastern Star. The 
principles and obligations which these organizations lay upon its 
members guide his life and he is ever ready to extend a helping hand to 
those who struggle on life's pathway. Public advancement finds in him a 
warm champion and any measure undertaken to promote his community along 
moral or material lines is furthered by him, so that he stands in the 
front rank of the best and most progressive citizens of his part of the 
state.