University of Denver

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June Wilson relates general information about the development of the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, since her move to the neighborhood in 1950. She discusses the increase in residential and commercial development, the demographic changes in the neighborhood, and the professions of her neighbors.

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Mrs. Leone Steen relates details about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, and the changes that took place since she moved to the neighborhood in 1946. She discusses the local schools and churches, the gradual shift of her neighbors from being home owners to renters, the types of retail establishments that were located in University Park, and the recreational opportunities in the area.

Abstract Ruth Geyer discusses changes that have taken place in the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, since moving to the neighborhood in 1920 including residential and commercial development, types of transportation systems and the number of trees as well as the amount of other types of vegetation. She notes that her mother helped raise funds to build the University Park Methodist Church. Geyer also talks about the neighborhood families that kept goats and cows on a vacant lot across from her...

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Elizabeth McBride talks about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, when she lived in the neighborhood from 1939 to 1942. She discusses businesses in the area, local transportation, and hearing airplanes on training flights based at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado. She also talks about her husband's coal business including the cost of heating a home during the winter and how she and her husband delivered coal to their neighbors.

Abstract Pat Gilmore discusses details about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado and the changes that took place since she moved to the area in 1960. She talks about the neighborhood schools such as the University Park Elementary School, as well as local businesses. She provides a brief history of her home at 2474 S. Jackson Street, which was one of two log cabins that were built in the neighborhood. Gilmore also talks about the wide variety of religious denominations that are present in...

Abstract Royce D. Forsyth shares his memories about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, talking about the construction of the Mary Reed Library at the University of Denver and the residential development in the neighborhood. Forsyth discusses the two solar powered homes that he built in University Park, providing details about the construction of the home, the materials that were used in the construction, and the energy savings from solar heating. He points out that the landscaping of his...

Abstract Veta Schairer shares her memories about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including details about defunct businesses in the neighborhood including a grocery store at E. Evans Avenue and S. Milwaukee Street, as well as a convenience store at the elementary school. She confirms that the University Park neighborhood was well established and was populated by professionals when she moved to the area in 1955 or 1956. Schairer also discusses public transportation and the public and...

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Walt Wendelin relates general information about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including transportation systems, businesses, churches and schools in the neighborhood. Wendelin also discusses the fact that the homes on his block were built in 1950 for servicemen returning from World War II, and he gives details on the prices and loan terms of these homes.

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Transcribed printout of Professor Howe's 1918 diary recounting his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.