Category Archives: history

Denver Post, 1926

Posted on July 6, 2009 by admin

We patched a portion of oak floor laid nearly a century ago, and found these scraps of news tucked beneath the boards. The house that Henry Roth built is on the National Register, and continues to amaze us with its … Continue reading →

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Fifty Two Originals: Denver Artists Guild Founders

Posted on June 4, 2009 by

— by Stephen Savageau Come see some intriguing, accessible, beautiful art. The Denver Public Library opened a new show, honoring the founders of the Denver Artist’s Guild; it runs through August 29. See it early. There’s so much there and … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Rediscovered Founders

Posted on June 4, 2009 by

— by Renna Shesso Architecturally, the Western History Reading Room of the Denver Public Library is one of the most elegant locations in town, with its Michael Graves-designed wooden “derrick” holding the center space and the book shelves and seating … Continue reading →

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Flood of ’64 – “Fierce as ten furies, terrible as hell”

Posted on May 25, 2009 by

—by O. J. Goldrick. First published on May 25th 1864 in “The Commonwealth”, six days after the Denver flood. Higher, broader, deeper, and swifter boiled the waves of water, as the mass of flood, freighted with treasure, trees, and live … Continue reading →

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Pale Horse, Pale Rider

Posted on May 5, 2009 by

They walked out together into the fine fall day, scuffling bright ragged leaves under their feet, turning their faces up to a generous sky really blue and spotless. At the first corner they waited for a funeral to pass, the … Continue reading →

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