Topics in History: Five Points: The Heart and Soul of Denver
In recent decades, the city of Denver has undergone a drastic transformation both aesthetically and demographically. As young professionals flock back to the city’s center, …
topics in history
Topics in History: The Lake County War
The Lake County War, as it has become known, was not actually a war at all in the traditional sense. Instead, it is the term …
Topics in History: Leadville’s 1896 Crystal Carnival and Palace
The City of Leadville was founded in much the same way as many Colorado mining towns in the mid-19th century: with the discovery of gold. …
Topics in History: The Coffee Myth and the Power of Advertising
In today’s health obsessed culture of fit watches and online trainers, it seems that most Americans should have a pretty solid grasp on what is …
Topics in History: Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856 in the Austrian Empire in what is now Croatia. Tesla was an inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer …
Topics in History: Lakeside Amusement Park
When the weather begins to warm and the school year comes to an end, many start to look for fun outdoor activities. In 1908 …
Topics in History: Baseball
The Colorado Rockies, Colorado’s major league baseball team, played their first home game in front of 80,227 fans at the now historic Mile High Stadium …
Topics in History: Women’s Suffrage
On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was finally ratified, giving women the right to vote. On Election Day of that year, …
Colorado Historic Newspapers, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Topics in History: Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day has long been celebrated but who was Saint Valentine and when did the present day traditions of Valentine’s Day begin? The Catholic Church …
Topics in History: National Western Stock Show
National Western Stock Show The first National Western Stock Show was held January 29 through February 3, 1906 at the Denver Union Stockyards. Since then, …
Topics in History: 1918 1919 Influenza Pandemic in Colorado
This topic in history and the related online primary sources are brought to you by the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, a free online resource of primary …
Topics in History: Halloween
Halloween This topic in history and the related online primary sources are brought to you by the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, a free online resource of …
Topics in History: Presidential Election of 1872
This topic in history and the related online primary sources are brought to you by the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, a free online resource of primary …