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Publisher
Havey Productions
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
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Description
"From the gold rush to the oil bust, fur trappers to baseball fans, shanties to skyscrapers, explore the powerful people & pivotal events that define & energize the heart of the Queen City of the Plains, Downtown Denver"--Container.
9) The townsmen
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Series
Publisher
Time-Life Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
Surveys the establishment and development of towns in the early American West and discusses daily life, recreation, culture, business and government there.
10) Denver in slices
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Delicious slices of Denver's past, including the Mint, drinking water, City Ditch, Cherry Creek, the South Platte, Tabor ghosts, the Windsor Hotel, the Baron of Montclair, Overland Park, Buffalo Bill, Elitch Gardens and Eugene Field." -- from "101 Best Books on Colorado" bibliography.
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Series
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
In 1859, during the Pike's Peak gold rush, at least 12 Jews joined the great migration to Colorado in search of gold and a brighter future. The unpredictability of mining and a growing demand for supplies encouraged many of these Jewish settlers to establish small businesses in Denver and in towns and mining camps across the state. By the early 1870s, Jewish benevolent societies and a congregation were established. Denver's dry, mild climate attracted...
Publisher
Bower House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"5280, Denver's award-winning city magazine, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a collection of its best longform writing in Mile High Stories. From the haunting tale of a detective searching for a lost girl, to a profile of an eccentric billionaire, to an investigation that was instrumental in helping a man get released from prison, these artfully-crafted narratives paint a vivid picture of life in Denver and Colorado over the past quarter-century."--Back...
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Series
Publisher
American palate division of history press
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Sample the hearty helpings at the Hungry Dutchman and the dainty morsels at the Denver Dry Goods Tearoom to get a taste of a tradition rich with innovation, hard work, and crazy ideas. Waitresses, chefs, owners, and suppliers bring back the restaurants of yesteryear by sharing success stories and signature recipes. Just don't be surprised by sudden cravings for savory cannolis from Carbones, rich Mija Pie from Baur's, egg rolls at the Lotus Room,...