African Americans of Denver

The city of Denver was born during the great "Pikes Peak or Bust" gold rush of 1859 when flakes of placer gold were found where the South Platte River meets Cherry Creek. With the discovery of more gold, Denver became a boomtown, and African American pioneers began to arrive in search of prosperity and a better future. Initially, Denver's African Americans lived scattered throughout the city and in the Cherry Creek area. By the late 1890s, most had relocated to the Five Points Neighborhood. Many worked in Denver during the week and farmed their homesteads in Dearfield on the weekends. They often spent their holidays at Winks Lodge and summers at Camp Nizhone.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Stephens, Ronald J.
Published: 05/07/2008
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
ISBN: 9781531635862
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d