Rediscovering Northwest Denver
Title | Rediscovering Northwest Denver PDF eBook |
Author | Ruth E. Wiberg |
Publisher | |
Pages | 212 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780961605704 |
Rediscovering Northwest Denver
Title | Rediscovering Northwest Denver PDF eBook |
Author | Ruth Eloise Wiberg |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780870813726 |
Rediscovering Northwest Denver is a chatty, enjoyable read that tells of the tycoons and entrepreneurs whose fine Victorian homes still dot the area, and of the immigrants from various European cultures who clung together for comfort in the face of prejudice.
Smaldone
Title | Smaldone PDF eBook |
Author | Dick Kreck |
Publisher | Fulcrum Publishing |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 2016-10-26 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1555918298 |
Started by Italian brothers from North Denver, the high-profile Smaldone crime syndicate began in the bootlegging days of the 1920s and flourished into the 1980s. Connected to notorious crime figures, politicians, and presidents, Clyde Smaldone was the crime family's leader. Through candid interviews and firsthand accounts, Dick Kreck reveals the true sense of what it meant to be a Smaldone, not only the corrupt but also the virtuous.Dick Kreck retired from The Denver Post after thirty-eight years as a columnist. He is the author of four other books, including Murder at the Brown Palace. He lives in Denver, Colorado.
The New Empire of the Rockies
Title | The New Empire of the Rockies PDF eBook |
Author | Steven F. Mehls |
Publisher | |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Colorado |
ISBN |
"This volume represents the fourth in a series of five Class 1 Overview histories prepared by the Colorado State Office, Bureau of Land Management. The purpose of these works is to develop a synthetic history of a given area in order to provide our managers and staff specialists with a baseline overview of the history of a district. ... It must be noted that the major cities , like Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Greeley are only mentioned. This is because there is no public land in these places and the Bureau's mandate is to manage the public lands, not private estates."--Foreword.
Vanished Denver Landmarks
Title | Vanished Denver Landmarks PDF eBook |
Author | Mark A. Barnhouse |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 182 |
Release | 2021-10-11 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1439673942 |
From its 1858 birth, the Mile High City has undergone continuous change, with each successive generation putting its stamp on Denver's architectural character. Along the way, landmarks initially considered first class were later deemed disposable by those who had different visions of what Denver should be. Beloved buildings like the Tabor Grand Opera House, the Windsor Hotel and the Republic Building vanished. Historian Mark A. Barnhouse revisits these lost treasures along with the lesser known and rarely explored, including an apartment building dubbed "Denver's Bohemia," the humble abode of one of the early twentieth century's most successful novelists and the opulent mansion of a man who gave Denver three consecutive baseball championships.
Walking Denver
Title | Walking Denver PDF eBook |
Author | Mindy Sink |
Publisher | Wilderness Press |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2018-04-24 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 089997869X |
People come to Denver for the nearby mountains and spectacular natural beauty, the craft beer, the outdoor lifestyle and mild climate with abundant sunshine, but what they also discover is how walkable it is as they explore culinary treasures, history that goes from the time of the dinosaurs to the founding of the Centennial state, and unique culture of the west. In Walking Denver, author and local Mindy Sink guides readers—whether they are first-time visitors or natives—on 32 diverse walks through the heart of the city, up into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and across the eastern plains. Find the spots where the city reaches 5,280 feet above sea level or one mile high, giving the city it’s nickname of the Mile High City; tiptoe through historic cemeteries and learn of those who shaped Denver in its early days; explore the arts in the Golden Triangle and Arts District on Santa Fe neighborhoods; plan for a half-day outing to the famed Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre and nearby Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve; visit the state’s first capitol with a stroll through downtown Golden and much more. In this new edition, the author invited her then-11 year old daughter, Sophie Seymour, to contribute “Kid Tips” to select walks that are most suitable for families. Sophie highlights the elements of these walks that will most appeal to kids—playgrounds, wildlife, and activities along the way. Not only is the whole family getting some exercise, they are learning together about history, art, architectural trivia, and what makes this place so engaging. Whether you’re looking for a two-hour stroll or a full-day’s entertainment, grab this book, step outside...walk Denver!
Denver's Historic Homes
Title | Denver's Historic Homes PDF eBook |
Author | Amy B. Zimmer |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1467130583 |
Images of America: Denver's Historic Homes provides a mere introduction into the myriad of architectural styles and the unique blending of cultures that have made the Rocky Mountain region so remarkable, from the city's inception as a mining claim to what it has become today. From itinerantly used sod and log homes to mansions that rivaled the grandest of their period, Denver's eclectic gathering of early residents produced a landscape of architectural monuments that attest to the people's needs, desires, values, and occasional eccentricities.