Rediscovering Northwest Denver: Its History, Its People Its Landmarks [Paperback]

Ruth Eloise Wiberg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1995

Now in its fifth printing, this book features a rare treasury of Victorian and turn-of-the-century buildings and the people who first came to Northwest Denver. The area's pure air, great views, and clean water were great attractions. The book describes the area's incorporated suburbs of the 1800's, the farms, the early amusement parks, all of which became part of Denver around the turn of the century. "Rediscovering Northwest Denver" is a chatty, enjoyable read that tells of the tycoons and entrepreneurs whose fine Victorian homes still dot the area, and of the immigrants from various European cultures who clung together for comfort in the face of prejudice. It includes maps, photographs, past and present street names, a bibliography, index, and suggested tours. Northwest Denver today is typified by traditions, beauty, and pride, all of which the author captures in this ever-popular book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Colorado (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870813722
• ISBN-13: 978-0870813726
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #683,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Colorado

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars local history buffs rejoice, April 12, 2008

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Nancy J. Cronin "Nancy C. "avid reader"" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rediscovering Northwest Denver: Its History, Its People Its Landmarks (Paperback)

For those interested in local history Ruth Wiberg's book about northwest Denver is a treasure of information. Containing beautiful photographs as well as detailed history, it can provide hours of pleasure either walking or driving the area as you learn about the past.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Table of Contents, July 24, 2009

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Theseus "theseus" (US of A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rediscovering Northwest Denver: Its History, Its People, Its Landmarks

This is an attractive trade paperback, 212 pp, with about 100 b&w illustrations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Original North Denver
Highlands: The Elite Suburb
Towns on the Perimeter
Conclusion

Appendices: Past and Present Street Names, Bibliography, Index, Suggested Tours.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, July 1, 2009

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This review is from: Rediscovering Northwest Denver: Its History, Its People Its Landmarks (Paperback)

If you are a north Denver history buff, this is a great informative reference book. It has great tourist information!