Elvin R. Caldwell: City Council President, Activist, Community Leader
When: 1919 – 2004 Where: Denver, Colorado Why Important: First African-American City Council Member West of…
As Colorado entered the 20th century, technology became more advanced, buildings grew higher, and Colorado’s economy prospered, bouncing back after the panic of 1893. As the century progressed, however, the Great Depression and the two World Wars would greatly affect the lives of Coloradans.
By the second half of the century, Colorado entered an age of modernization, led by Federico Peña, Patricia Schroeder, and others. 20th Century Colorado also produced several well-known entertainers, such as actors Harold Lloyd, Douglas Fairbanks, and Hattie McDaniel; and musicians Glenn Miller and Judy Collins.
At the same time, men and women like Josephine Roche, Florence Rena Sabin, and Rudolfo “Corky” Gonzales fought for better lives for all Coloradans.
When: 1919 – 2004 Where: Denver, Colorado Why Important: First African-American City Council Member West of…
When: 1889-1972 Where: Peekskill, N.Y. Why Important: Co-owner of the Denver Post, Philanthropist, Established the…
When: 1895-1983 Where: Manassa, CO Why Important: Professional Boxer Biography William Harrison “Jack” Dempsey was…
When: 1943-1997 Where: Aspen, Colorado Why Important: Award winning musician, singer and activist. Biography John…
When: 1896-1979 Where: Born in Iowa; grew up in Colorado Springs and Denver Why Important: Humanitarian and…
When: 1871 – 1952 Where: Born in Knoxville, Illinois, moved to Chicago and then to…
When: 1886 – 1976 Where: Born in Nebraska and educated in New York, she moved to…
When: 1947 – Present Where: Born in Laredo, Texas, moved to Denver Why Important: First Hispanic mayor,…
When: 1871 – 1953 Where: Central City and Denver Why Important: Dr. Sabin was the first female…
When: 1906-1981 Where: Denver, CO Why Important: Journalist and nationally-known playwright Biography Mary McDonough Coyle Chase lived…
When: 1937-Present Where: Born and raised in Denver, CO Why Important: Miss America 1958, public speaker, and…
When: 1939-Present Where: Denver, CO Why Important: Grammy-winning Musician, Singer and Activist Biography Judy Collins is most famous…
When: 1931-1982 Where: Born and raised in Denver, CO Why Important: One of 24 people who have…
When: 1893-1971 Where: Born in Nebraska, moved to Denver, and later to California Why Important: One of…
When: 1898-1978 Where: Denver, CO Why Important: Prime Minister of Israel Biography A child of Jewish parents,…
When: 1904-1944 Where: Fort Morgan and Boulder, CO Why Important: Musician/Bandleader Biography Glenn Miller was one of…
When: 1883-1939 Where: Born and raised in Denver Why Important: Well-loved silent film actor and star of…
When: 1870 – 1960 Where: Born in Indiana, and later moved to Cripple Creek, Denver, Greeley,…
When: 1928-2005 Where: Denver and Brighton Why Important: Gonzales was a boxer, writer, and Chicano activist. Biography…
When: 1856 – 1918 Where: Denver, Colorado Why Important: Mayor who worked to beautify Denver Biography Born…