African Americans of Denver

Name: African Americans of Denver
Price: 21.48 USD
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ISBN: 9780738556253

ISBN-10: 0738556254

ISBN-13: 9780738556253

Edition: 2008

Authors: Ronald J. Stephens, La Wanna M. Larson, Black American West Museum, Black American West Museum

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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, Denvers 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.

Book details

List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication date: 5/12/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.31" tall
Weight: 0.044



Acknowledgments


Introduction



Touring Denver



Paris on the Platte



Up from Slavery



Fields Dear to Us



Town Hall of Five Points



Brothers as God Intended



Those Who Suffer Write the Music



Foot Soldiers for Freedom



300 Miles to Victory



Turning Disadvantages into Advantages


Bibliography