Jewish Denver, 1859-1940

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Author(s)Jeanne E. Abrams
DescriptionIn 1859, during the Pike's Peak gold rush, 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 patients with tuberculosis, and two Jewish sanatoriums were opened in the city around the beginning of the 20th century. Many of the predominantly Eastern European Jews who came in search of better health made Denver their home, Today Jewish life flourishes in Colorado, and the citizens continue to play a vital role in its culture and development.
Publication Date21 November 2007
PublisherArcadia Publishing
Pages128
ISBN 139780740000000
ISBN 10738548294
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