Jewish Denver, 1859-1940 (Images of America: Colorado)
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Jewish Denver, 1859-1940 (Images of America: Colorado)
Number of Pages: 128
Published By: Arcadia Publishing Inc
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Release Date: November 21, 2007
Location: Colorado
Illustration Style: Black and White
ISBN Number: 9780738548296
Book Format: Paperback
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 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, thus augmenting the early Jewish population significantly. Today Jewish life flourishes in Colorado, and Jewish citizens continue to play a vital role in its culture and development.